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Pepa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tanganyika · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Pepa is a small city in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 24,767. Elevation: 6,424 ft (1,958 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,767 Population 79/sq mi density
6,424 ft Elevation 1,958 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Pepa

Pepa is a community in the southeast of Tanganyika province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located 167 kilometres northeast by road from Pweto, to the west of Lake Tanganyika.

People

Population24,767
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.8 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)
Population24,767
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)
Coordinates-7.6981°, 29.7772°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTanganyika
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.8 inches (1,113 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pepa

Pepa is a small city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tanganyika) with a population of 24,767. The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet (1,958 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Pepa

Pepa has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Oct (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1984 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.4°C / 67°F 15° / 24.9° 308.9
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 14.9° / 25.4° 271.2
Mar 20°C / 68°F 15.2° / 25.6° 268.0
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 14.3° / 24.5° 194.3
May 18.2°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.1° 57.0
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 9.6° / 23.8° 17.8
Jul 16.3°C / 61°F 8.7° / 25° 12.3
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10.5° / 27.5° 48.2
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29° 33.8
Oct 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 29° 141.5
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 15.9° / 28.2° 327.5
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 15.2° / 25.2° 303.2
Pepa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,424 ft (1,958 m)
Area315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6981°N, 29.7772°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 29, 2024.

Oct 2, 2000 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M6.5 107 km
Sep 21, 1997 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.9 75 km
Feb 24, 2017 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.9 87 km
Nov 14, 2009 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania M5.4 94 km
Nov 14, 2009 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania M5.3 102 km
Sep 26, 2009 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania M5.2 77 km
Jul 13, 2006 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M5.0 94 km
Jul 20, 2009 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania M5.0 129 km
Nov 12, 1994 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania M4.9 85 km
Oct 7, 2000 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 105 km
Oct 5, 2000 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.8 90 km
Jan 11, 1998 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 98 km
Jun 30, 2003 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania M4.7 97 km
Apr 24, 2019 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia M4.7 55 km
Apr 5, 2017 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 115 km
Oct 2, 2000 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania M4.7 67 km
Feb 29, 2024 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia M4.7 120 km
Mar 31, 2012 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 101 km
Feb 27, 2017 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia M4.6 93 km
Jan 26, 2012 32 km WSW of Kirando, Tanzania M4.6 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in
February 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
November 67°F (20°C) 5.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 9.0 in Wettest

Pepa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in July to 68°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pepa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Pepa - - - -
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Airports Near Pepa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chocha Airport-Small Airport
Kansimba Airport-Small Airport
Moba AirportBDVSmall Airport
Pepa 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 Pepa

What is the population of Pepa?

Pepa has a population of 24,767 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 315.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pepa?

Pepa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.8 inches.

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