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Nyunzu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tanganyika · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nyunzu is a mid-size city in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 62,565. Elevation: 2,408 ft (734 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

62,565 Population 197/sq mi density
2,408 ft Elevation 734 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
44.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Nyunzu

Nyunzu

Nyunzu is a town in Tanganyika Province, located in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

People

Population62,565
Density197/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain44.9 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Population62,565
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Coordinates-5.9561°, 28.0165°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTanganyika
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation44.9 inches (1,141 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyunzu

Nyunzu is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tanganyika) with a population of 62,565. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet (734 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 44.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Nyunzu

Nyunzu has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1094 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 18.3° / 31.3° 123.5
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 32° 83.9
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 18.9° / 33.7° 139.8
Apr 24°C / 75°F 18.7° / 31.9° 111.3
May 25.1°C / 77°F 17.9° / 34.2° 44.5
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 16.3° / 34.7° 1.5
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 15.8° / 35.1° 0.5
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 17.6° / 37.3° 19.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 19.8° / 38.2° 27.8
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 19.5° / 36.7° 114.8
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 18.8° / 33.5° 279.8
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 19.1° / 30.2° 147.3
Nyunzu 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,408 ft (734 m)
Area317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9561°N, 28.0165°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 24, 2024.

Dec 11, 1995 29 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.7 147 km
Sep 23, 1992 24 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 145 km
Jan 26, 2022 177 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 145 km
Dec 2, 2000 152 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 136 km
Sep 25, 1992 16 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 133 km
Jun 20, 1993 10 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 129 km
Feb 6, 1999 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 144 km
Jul 10, 2000 156 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 141 km
Oct 21, 1992 33 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 144 km
Sep 15, 2022 95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 128 km
May 24, 2024 42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 99 km
May 20, 2005 31 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 141 km
Mar 3, 2022 64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 65 km
Jul 13, 2015 78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 133 km
May 31, 2020 80 km WSW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.3 136 km
Jul 11, 2017 138 km ENE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 134 km
Jan 18, 2017 38 km S of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 136 km
Apr 5, 2013 174 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 144 km
Jul 18, 2005 91 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.1 143 km
Feb 16, 2008 67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.8 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
February 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
August 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Nyunzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nyunzu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Mapendano
Ecole primaire Kinanga
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Train Stations in Nyunzu

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mayi ya Baridi
Nyunzu

Airports Near Nyunzu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nyunzu AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Nyunzu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 5

🇨🇩 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 Nyunzu

What is the population of Nyunzu?

Nyunzu has a population of 62,565 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 317.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyunzu?

Nyunzu 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 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.

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