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Mbanza Kongo, Angola
Zaire · Angola
Mbanza Kongo is a large city in Zaire, Angola with a population of 148,000. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo is the capital of Angola's northwestern Zaire Province with a population of 221,141 in 2024. Mbanza Kongo was the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo since its foundation before the arrival of the Portuguese in 1483 until the abolition of the kingdom in 1915, aside from a brief period of abandonment during civil wars in the 17th century.
In 2017, Mbanza Kongo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
People
Climate
| Population | 148,000 |
| Population Density | 616,667 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.2667°, 14.2383° |
| Timezone | Africa/Luanda |
| Country | 🇦🇴 Angola |
| State / Province | Zaire |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo is a large city in Angola (Zaire) with a population of 148,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Luanda.
Climate in Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (26°C), the coldest is Jul (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1145 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above Angola avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 616,667/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2667°N, 14.2383°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Luanda |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in |
Mbanza Kongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Mbanza Kongo
0 stations within ~55 km.
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Museums in Mbanza Kongo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum dos Reis do Kongo |
Farmers Markets in Mbanza Kongo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Mbanza Kongo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mbanza Kongo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mbanza Kongo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mbanza Kongo
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mbanza Congo Airport | SSY | Medium Airport |
| Inga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mbanza Kongo
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo | Cultural | 2017 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mbanza Kongo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo | |
| Nossa Senhora de Conceição |
Quick Facts
Around Mbanza Kongo
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Mbanza Kongo
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What is the population of Mbanza Kongo?
Mbanza Kongo has a population of 148,000 residents and is located in Angola. The population density is 616,667 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mbanza Kongo?
Mbanza Kongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.1 inches.