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Mwene-Ditu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lomami · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mwene-Ditu is a large city in Lomami, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 189,177. Elevation: 3,182 ft (970 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

189,177 Population 598/sq mi density
3,182 ft Elevation 970 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
65.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Mwene-Ditu

Mwene-Ditu is a town in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lomami Province.

People

Population189,177
Density598/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain65.1 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Population189,177
Population Density598 / sq mi
Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Coordinates-7.0091°, 23.4528°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceLomami
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation65.1 inches (1,654 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mwene-Ditu

Mwene-Ditu is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lomami) with a population of 189,177. The city sits at an elevation of 3,182 feet (970 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Mwene-Ditu

Mwene-Ditu has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.5°C), the coldest is Jun (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1382 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18° / 31.3° 217.0
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 18.2° / 31.8° 151.6
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 18.4° / 31.7° 182.9
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 18° / 31° 165.9
May 24.3°C / 76°F 15.5° / 32.5° 43.2
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 13.8° / 33.5° 1.1
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 14.1° / 34.9° 0.5
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 16.7° / 36.8° 20.9
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 18.3° / 36.1° 63.5
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 19.4° / 35.1° 139.0
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 18.9° / 31.1° 221.8
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.5° 174.5
Mwene-Ditu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,182 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,182 ft (970 m)
Area316.3 sq mi (819.2 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates-7.0091°N, 23.4528°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.1"
71% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Apr 17, 2001.

Apr 17, 2001 46 km SE of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
October 74°F (24°C) 7.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 9.9 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 9.2 in

Mwene-Ditu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in July to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Mwene-Ditu

Institution Type Founded Website
ISP Mwene-Ditu University

Schools in Mwene-Ditu

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institut BONDOYI
Ecole Primaire KATOKA
Institut BUAKANA
Grand et Petit Lycée Notre Dame de la Jeunesse
Ecole Primaire MISHONYI
Ecole Primaire Jardin d'Eden
Ecole Primaire Sangilayi
Ecole Primaire Sadilayi
Lycée Moyo Mupeluke wa Maria LMMM
Lycée Coeur Immaculé
Tudienge Munara
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Farmers Markets in Mwene-Ditu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Labodite
Maché Koloboyi

Hotels in Mwene-Ditu

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guest House Leonta
Hôtel Carrefour
Hôtel de la Gare
Hôtel Floride
Hôtel Joyeux Ditin
Hôtel Kakangayi
Hôtel KAMAS
Hôtel KAN KA
Hôtel Kasolonj
PLASEM SENDA MWANA

Restaurants in Mwene-Ditu

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel Bar du Park

Clinics in Mwene-Ditu

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôpital Saint Louis
Matérnité Saint Louis

Train Stations in Mwene-Ditu

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalenda
Kele
Mwene-Ditu

Banks in Mwene-Ditu

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Centrale du Congo BCC
SOFICOM

Stadiums & Teams in Mwene-Ditu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mwene-Ditu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaniama AirportKNMSmall Airport
Kasese Kaniama AirportSmall Airport
Kashia AirportSmall Airport
Mwene-Ditu AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mwene-Ditu

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Concession catholique
Concession de la Paroisse Saint Charles Lwanga
Concession SIYEM
Eglise EAP
Eglise Protestante MISHONYI MAWEJA MUSHINDAME
Eliglise la Louange
Paroisse de Musadi de l'Eglise de Jésus-Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Mwene-Ditu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Banks 2
Hotels 10
Places of Worship 7

🇨🇩 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 Mwene-Ditu

What is the population of Mwene-Ditu?

Mwene-Ditu has a population of 189,177 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 598 people per square mile, spread across 316.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mwene-Ditu?

Mwene-Ditu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches.

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