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Mushie, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mai-Ndombe · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mushie is a mid-size city in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 61,336. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

61,336 Population 716/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kinshasa Timezone

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About Mushie

Mushie is a town in Mai-Ndombe province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Mushie Territory. It lies at an elevation of 1118 ft, on the northern bank of the Kasai River at its confluence with the Fimi River. Mushie's population is roughly 33,000. Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo. The town is served by Mushie Airport.

People

Population61,336
Density716/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population61,336
Population Density716 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates-3.0173°, 16.9224°
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceMai-Ndombe
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mushie

Mushie is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Mai-Ndombe) with a population of 61,336. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kinshasa.

Climate in Mushie

Mushie has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Nov (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1657 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 20.8° / 31.6° 144.7
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 21.6° / 31.9° 179.2
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.8° 180.9
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.6° 180.9
May 26.4°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32° 132.5
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.3° 29.8
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 19.8° / 32.8° 17.6
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 21.1° / 33.9° 71.4
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 33.2° 151.4
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 21.5° / 31.5° 208.7
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 21.5° / 30° 189.7
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 21.3° / 30.4° 170.6
Mushie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area85.7 sq mi (222.0 km²)
Population Density716/sq mi
Coordinates-3.0173°N, 16.9224°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
February 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in

Mushie has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in July to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Mushie

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège
Ecole primaire Elikya
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Hotels in Mushie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hôtel Mushi

Airports Near Mushie

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bandundu AirportFDUMedium Airport
Djokele AirportSmall Airport
Ito AirportSmall Airport
Malebo AirportSmall Airport
Mushie AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mushie

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ EKOTIKALA
ENA RDC OUEST COMMUNAUTÉ MUSHI

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kinshasa

🇨🇩 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 Mushie

What is the population of Mushie?

Mushie has a population of 61,336 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 716 people per square mile, spread across 85.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mushie?

Mushie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.

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