Sign In Register

Pokola, Republic of the Congo

Sangha · Republic of the Congo

Pokola is a small city in Sangha, Republic of the Congo with a population of 15,102. Elevation: 1,086 ft (331 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,102 Population 4/sq mi density
1,086 ft Elevation 331 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Brazzaville Timezone

Discover Pokola, Republic of the Congo

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Pokola

Pokola

Pokola is a town and a commune located in the northern Republic of Congo in the Sangha Department. In 2023, the town had a population of 28,570.

People

Population15,102
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Population15,102
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Coordinates1.4050°, 16.3183°
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville
Country🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceSangha
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pokola

Pokola is a small city in Republic of the Congo (Sangha) with a population of 15,102. The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet (331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Brazzaville.

Climate in Pokola

Pokola has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.8°C), the coldest is Oct (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1744 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 19.6° / 32.7° 49.9
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 20.1° / 34.3° 51.0
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 21.6° / 33.2° 150.9
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 32.6° 157.7
May 25.8°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.4° 161.1
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 20.6° / 30.4° 123.3
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 20.1° / 30.9° 128.5
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.2° 113.1
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 20.2° / 29.8° 238.0
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29.1° 261.7
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 20.5° / 29.3° 214.4
Dec 25.3°C / 78°F 20.2° / 30.9° 94.1
Pokola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,086 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Republic of the Congo avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area3,615.1 sq mi (9,363.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates1.4050°N, 16.3183°W
TimezoneAfrica/Brazzaville

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2.

Apr 26, 1998 116 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M5.2 129 km
Mar 5, 1998 114 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M5.1 139 km
Jan 13, 2005 116 km NW of Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 147 km
Mar 25, 2000 108 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M4.0 140 km
Mar 18, 2002 85 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M3.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
December 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in

Pokola has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (2.3").

View full weather details →

Bus Stations in Pokola

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare de routiere

Airports Near Pokola

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ouesso AirportOUEMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation
340 m (1,116 ft)

🇨🇬 About Republic of the Congo

Capital Brazzaville
Population 5,244,363
Area 342,000 km²
GDP (USD) $15,321,055,823
GDP per capita $2,478
HDI 0.649
Life expectancy 65.8 years
Internet users 38.4%
Urban population 63.7%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala
Calling code +242
TLD .cg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'An
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Dimanche de Pâques
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jun 10 Reconciliation Day Fête de la Réconciliation
Aug 15 National Day Fête Nationale
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 28 Republic Day Jour de la République
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Pokola.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Pokola

What is the population of Pokola?

Pokola has a population of 15,102 residents and is located in Republic of the Congo. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,615.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pokola?

Pokola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Pokola with another city: