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Lisala, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mongala · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lisala is a large city in Mongala, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 117,464. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

117,464 Population 13/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
68.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Lisala

Lisala

Lisala is the capital of the Mongala Province in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

People

Population117,464
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain68.2 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population117,464
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates2.1513°, 21.5167°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceMongala
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation68.2 inches (1,732 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lisala

Lisala is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Mongala) with a population of 117,464. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Lisala

Lisala has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1727 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 58.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 110.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 136.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 173.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 169.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 126.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 167.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 183.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 204.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 217.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 136.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 48.0
Lisala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area8,874.2 sq mi (22,984.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates2.1513°N, 21.5167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.2"
79% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 6.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 6.7 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 7.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in

Lisala has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Lisala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège STM - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Lisala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Lisala
Petit Marché de Lisala

Gas Stations in Lisala

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Forabola Lisala Upoto

Airports Near Lisala

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lisala AirportLIQMedium Airport
Pimu Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lisala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ENA RDC Ouest communauté Bethanie
ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ Bosogbete
ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ Lisala

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation
409 m (1,342 ft)

Around Lisala

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Places of Worship 3

🇨🇩 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 Lisala

What is the population of Lisala?

Lisala has a population of 117,464 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 8,874.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lisala?

Lisala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.2 inches.

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