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Kituku, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tanganyika · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kituku is a mid-size city in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 66,378. Elevation: 2,569 ft (783 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

66,378 Population 211/sq mi density
2,569 ft Elevation 783 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population66,378
Density211/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Population66,378
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Coordinates-7.5816°, 30.2060°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTanganyika
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (873 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kituku

Kituku is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tanganyika) with a population of 66,378. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet (783 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kituku

Kituku has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1984 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 15° / 24.9° 308.9
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 14.9° / 25.4° 271.2
Mar 20°C / 68°F 15.2° / 25.6° 268.0
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.5° 194.3
May 18.2°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.1° 57.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 9.6° / 23.8° 17.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 8.7° / 25° 12.3
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.5° / 27.5° 48.2
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29° 33.8
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 29° 141.5
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 15.9° / 28.2° 327.5
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 15.2° / 25.2° 303.2
Kituku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates-7.5816°N, 30.2060°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.11"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 29, 2024.

Oct 2, 2000 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M6.5 71 km
Feb 24, 2017 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.9 97 km
Sep 21, 1997 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.9 31 km
Nov 14, 2009 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania M5.4 91 km
Sep 9, 2019 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania M5.4 137 km
Nov 14, 2009 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania M5.3 99 km
Sep 26, 2009 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.2 28 km
Jul 20, 2009 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania M5.0 120 km
Jul 13, 2006 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.0 87 km
Nov 12, 1994 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania M4.9 78 km
Jul 13, 2001 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania M4.8 110 km
Oct 7, 2000 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 70 km
Oct 5, 2000 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 61 km
Jan 11, 1998 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 62 km
Oct 2, 2000 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 53 km
Jun 30, 2003 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania M4.7 95 km
Apr 5, 2017 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 79 km
Feb 29, 2024 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia M4.7 112 km
May 22, 2007 29 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania M4.7 143 km
Apr 24, 2019 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
February 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in Wettest

Kituku has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Kituku

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lwafi Airport-Small Airport
Moba AirportBDVSmall Airport
Pepa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Kituku

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kituku

What is the population of Kituku?

Kituku has a population of 66,378 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 315.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kituku?

Kituku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

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