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Mokambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Katanga · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mokambo is a mid-size city in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 34,762. Elevation: 4,377 ft (1,334 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

34,762 Population 121/sq mi density
4,377 ft Elevation 1,334 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
48.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Mokambo

Mokambo is a town on the Congo Pedicle road in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the border with Zambia. As of 2012, it had an estimated population of 23,663.

People

Population34,762
Density121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation4,377 ft (1,334 m)
Population34,762
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation4,377 ft (1,334 m)
Coordinates-12.4277°, 28.3468°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Katanga
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation48.1 inches (1,221 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mokambo

Mokambo is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Katanga) with a population of 34,762. The city sits at an elevation of 4,377 feet (1,334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Mokambo

Mokambo has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.8°C), the coldest is Jun (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1286 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.1°C / 70°F 16.1° / 27.6° 344.5
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28.3° 231.6
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 15.1° / 27.6° 217.1
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 11.6° / 27.1° 74.4
May 17.7°C / 64°F 7.6° / 26.6° 3.9
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 6.6° / 26.6° 5.5
Jul 16.4°C / 61°F 6.4° / 28.1° 0.5
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.2° / 32.7° 0.3
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 10.5° / 35.7° 0.4
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 14.4° / 37.5° 24.6
Nov 24.3°C / 76°F 16.6° / 35.9° 156.8
Dec 22.7°C / 73°F 15.9° / 31.5° 226.4
Mokambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,377 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,377 ft (1,334 m)
Area288.4 sq mi (747.0 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates-12.4277°N, 28.3468°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 11.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.6 on May 25, 1999.

Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 81 km
May 25, 1999 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 11.3 in Wettest
February 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 10.9 in

Mokambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 59°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (11.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Mokambo

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Mafuta
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Stadiums & Teams in Mokambo

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Airports Near Mokambo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International AirportNLALarge Airport
Kasompe AirportCGJMedium Airport
Peter Zuze Air Force Base-Medium Airport
Southdowns AirportKIWMedium Airport
Cedrics Farm Airport-Small Airport
Luanshya Zambia Airport-Small Airport
Mufulira Airport-Small Airport
Siame Gardens Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

🇨🇩 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 Mokambo

What is the population of Mokambo?

Mokambo has a population of 34,762 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 288.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mokambo?

Mokambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches.

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