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Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo
North Kivu · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Sake is a small city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 17,151. Elevation: 4,816 ft (1,468 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Sake
Sake, saké , or saki, also referred to as Japanese rice wine, is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Despite the name Japanese rice wine, sake, and indeed any East Asian rice wine, is produced by a brewing process more akin to that of beer, where starch is converted into sugars that ferment into alcohol, whereas in wine, alcohol is produced by fermenting sugar that is naturally present in fruit, typically grapes. This process is called Multiple Parallel Fermentation.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,151 |
| Population Density | 25 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Coordinates | -1.5739°, 29.0434° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Country | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| State / Province | North Kivu |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.8 inches (1,469 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sake
Sake is a small city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (North Kivu) with a population of 17,151. The city sits at an elevation of 4,816 feet (1,468 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
Climate in Sake
Sake has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Sep (19.5°C), the coldest is Jun (18.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1681 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Area | 684.7 sq mi (1,773.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5739°N, 29.0434°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 46 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 51 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in |
Sake has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in November to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (1.6").
Schools in Sake
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecole Primaire Mubambiro | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Rushago | - | - | - | - |
| Institut supérieur des techniques appliquées | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Mululu | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Kiluku | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Matcha | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Chona | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Kabase | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Kamironza | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Karuba | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Sake | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Rweni | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Lac Vert | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Munoza | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Kabase | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Kalonge | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Kasura | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Kibancha | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Kihindo | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Matcha | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Don Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Bunyole | - | - | - | - |
| Centre diaconal d'apprentissage proffesionel | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Totoro | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Sake
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole institute | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sake
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie | |||||
| Fruits and Vegetables market | |||||
| Marché Amour | |||||
| Marché Cental de Virunga | |||||
| Marché de Birere | |||||
| Marché de Bweremana | |||||
| Marché Kisoko | |||||
| Marché Noire de Virunga Tora-Tina | |||||
| Petit Marché Bigombe | |||||
| Petit Marché de Ki 30 | |||||
| Petit Marché Deux Antennes | |||||
| Rubavu Market | |||||
| Virunga Market |
Clinics in Sake
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sake
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sake
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sake
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Goma International Airport | GOM | Large Airport |
| Bukavu Kavumu Airport | BKY | Medium Airport |
| Gisenyi Airport | GYI | Medium Airport |
| Katale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kayonza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kisoro Airport | KXO | Small Airport |
| Ruhengeri Airport | RHG | Small Airport |
| Rutshuru Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sake
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Eglise Divin lac verre | |
| Eglise Divin lac verre | |
| Mosquée de Sake |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sake
What is the population of Sake?
Sake has a population of 17,151 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 684.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sake?
Sake 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 65°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches.