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Mulongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Lomami · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mulongo is a mid-size city in Haut-Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 89,340. Elevation: 1,959 ft (597 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

89,340 Population 3,354/sq mi density
1,959 ft Elevation 597 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Mulongo

Mulongo is a town in Haut-Lomami, in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2012, it has a population of 60,815.

People

Population89,340
Density3,354/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain40.9 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Population89,340
Population Density3,354 / sq mi
Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Coordinates-7.8349°, 26.9985°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Lomami
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation40.9 inches (1,039 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mulongo

Mulongo is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Lomami) with a population of 89,340. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet (597 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Mulongo

Mulongo has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.7°C), the coldest is Jun (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1337 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.7°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30.8° 199.3
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 31.3° 157.4
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 20.4° / 32.2° 197.8
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.6° 127.5
May 25°C / 77°F 16.8° / 32.8° 16.5
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 14.7° / 33.5° 0.8
Jul 25°C / 77°F 15.6° / 35.1° 1.5
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 18.1° / 37.9° 2.7
Sep 29.7°C / 85°F 20.8° / 39.3° 24.7
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 21.5° / 38.2° 107.1
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 20.6° / 34.3° 274.5
Dec 25°C / 77°F 20.9° / 31° 227.5
Mulongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,959 ft (597 m)
Area26.6 sq mi (69.0 km²)
Population Density3,354/sq mi
Coordinates-7.8349°N, 26.9985°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.05"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 2, 2024.

Apr 15, 1997 75 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 122 km
Dec 2, 2000 152 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 113 km
Jan 26, 2022 177 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 125 km
Feb 5, 2018 124 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 76 km
Jul 10, 2000 156 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 109 km
Feb 17, 2021 164 km ENE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 69 km
Jan 2, 2024 199 km SW of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 134 km
Feb 24, 2022 191 km SW of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 140 km
Oct 15, 2011 110 km NNE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 89 km
May 2, 2011 149 km NW of Nchelenge, Zambia M4.3 104 km
Jul 13, 1991 198 km WNW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.2 124 km
Apr 5, 2013 174 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 123 km
Feb 16, 2018 121 km ENE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Warmest
October 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Wettest

Mulongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in June to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mulongo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Dyese 5 - - - -
École primaire Mulongo Kala - - - -
École primaire Matayarisho - - - -
École primaire Kiya I - - - -
École primaire Mutubuyi - - - -
École primaire Katomabaswe - - - -
École primaire Bukwashi - - - -
École primaire Lubumbu - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Mulongo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Malemba-Nkulu
Marché de Mulongo

Airports Near Mulongo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bukena Airport-Small Airport
Manono AirportMNOSmall Airport
Mulongo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi
Area
69.0 km² (26.6 mi²)

Around Mulongo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10

🇨🇩 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 Mulongo

What is the population of Mulongo?

Mulongo has a population of 89,340 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 3,354 people per square mile, spread across 26.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mulongo?

Mulongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.9 inches.

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