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Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lualaba · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kolwezi is a major city in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 790,248. Elevation: 4,872 ft (1,485 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
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About Kolwezi
Kolwezi or Kolwesi is the capital city of Lualaba Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Likasi. It has an airport and a railway to Lubumbashi. Just outside of Kolwezi there is the static inverter plant of the HVDC Inga-Shaba. The population is approximately 573,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 790,248 |
| Population Density | 9,609 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Coordinates | -10.7148°, 25.4667° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Country | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| State / Province | Lualaba |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.2 inches (1,274 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kolwezi
Kolwezi is a major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lualaba) with a population of 790,248. The city sits at an elevation of 4,872 feet (1,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
Climate in Kolwezi
Kolwezi has an average annual temperature of 20.6°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (24.1°C), the coldest is Jun (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1443 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,872 ft (1,485 m) |
| Area | 82.2 sq mi (213.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7148°N, 25.4667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
Kolwezi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 70°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kolwezi
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Mangi | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Uhuru | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primaire Kazembe | — | — | — | — |
| Bp school | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Supérieur des Techniques Appliquées | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Ukweli | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles | — | — | — | — |
| GALAXY | — | — | — | — |
| Lamascote | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Mangi | — | — | — | — |
| Bp school | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Supérieur des Techniques Appliquées | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Ukweli | — | — | — | — |
| Écoles | — | — | — | — |
| GALAXY | — | — | — | — |
| Lamascote | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kolwezi
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Kolwezi
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché Manika |
Hotels in Kolwezi
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kolwezi
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kolwezi
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kolwezi
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kolwezi
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kolwezi
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Kolwezi
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kolwezi
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kolwezi
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kolwezi Airport | KWZ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Kolwezi
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Poste de Kolwezi | |
| Poste de Kolwezi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolwezi
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| BP Kolwezi | |
| Cathédrale Saints Barbe et Eloi | |
| Cathédrale Saints Barbe et Eloi | |
| Chapelle Sainte Agnes | |
| Chapelle Sainte Agnes | |
| Couvent des Soeurs du Saint Esprit ( Religieuses de Kongolo) | |
| Couvent des Soeurs du Saint Esprit ( Religieuses de Kongolo) | |
| Eglise catholique Saint Antoine de Padoue | |
| Eglise catholique Saint Antoine de Padoue | |
| Eglise des Saints des Derniers Jours | |
| Eglise Méthodiste Unies | |
| Eglise Méthodiste Unies | |
| Eglise orthodoxe | |
| Eglise orthodoxe | |
| Mariapolis (Notre Dame de la Paix) | |
| Mariapolis (Notre Dame de la Paix) | |
| Orthodoxe | |
| Tabernacle | |
| Tabernacle | |
| Tabernacle la Bonne Semence |
Quick Facts
Around Kolwezi
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kolwezi
What is the population of Kolwezi?
Kolwezi has a population of 790,248 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 9,609 people per square mile, spread across 82.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kolwezi?
Kolwezi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.