All Countries
Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kasai · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tshikapa is a major city in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 634,529. Elevation: 1,588 ft (484 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Discover Tshikapa, Democratic 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.
About Tshikapa
Tshikapa is the capital city of Kasaï Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located 60 km (37 mi) north of the Angolan border and 189 km (117 mi) west of Kananga at the confluence of the Tshikapa and Kasai rivers. According to records published by the Utrecht University library, the population of the city grew from 38,900 in 1970 to 180,900 in 1994. However, the Congo wars and the Kamwina Nsapu rebellion triggered waves of internal displacement, with many residents fleeing violence or relocating temporarily. The World Population Review estimates the 2025 population of Tshikapa and its urban agglomeration at 1,185,920.
People
Climate
| Population | 634,529 |
| Population Density | 1,812,940 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Coordinates | -6.4162°, 20.8000° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Country | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| State / Province | Kasai |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.3 inches (1,404 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tshikapa
Tshikapa is a major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kasai) with a population of 634,529. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet (484 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
Climate in Tshikapa
Tshikapa has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Nov (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1193 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,812,940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4162°N, 20.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in |
Tshikapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Tshikapa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISP TSHIKAPA | College | — | — |
Schools in Tshikapa
62+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complexe scolaire Diku Dietu | — | — | — | — |
| ITM Gedeon | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Tshiasuma | — | — | — | — |
| École Les genis | — | — | — | — |
| École Gedeon | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint Antoine | — | — | — | — |
| École Baya Waya 2 | — | — | — | — |
| École Baya Waya | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tuikale ne Ntema | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Disuminyina | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshinkunku | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Luenda | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Tulubuluke | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire 2 Tuikale na Ntema | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Dienzelayi | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Dienzelayi | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire La Providence | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Kele | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshibuela | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshibuela | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Budikadidi | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Mapiamapia | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Kakumba | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshimbu | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Mabondo | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshiasuma | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Tudiakuile | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Muangu Khanga | — | — | — | — |
| Institut DIKOLESHENU | — | — | — | — |
| Institut BUTOKE | — | — | — | — |
| EP. MUA-LUMBI | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Diku Dietu | — | — | — | — |
| ITM Gedeon | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Tshiasuma | — | — | — | — |
| École Les genis | — | — | — | — |
| École Gedeon | — | — | — | — |
| École Saint Antoine | — | — | — | — |
| École Baya Waya 2 | — | — | — | — |
| École Baya Waya | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tuikale ne Ntema | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Disuminyina | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshinkunku | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire de Luenda | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Tulubuluke | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire 2 Tuikale na Ntema | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Dienzelayi | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Dienzelayi | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire La Providence | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Kele | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshibuela | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshibuela | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Budikadidi | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Mapiamapia | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Kakumba | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshimbu | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Mabondo | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Tshiasuma | — | — | — | — |
| Complexe scolaire Tudiakuile | — | — | — | — |
| Institut Muangu Khanga | — | — | — | — |
| Institut DIKOLESHENU | — | — | — | — |
| Institut BUTOKE | — | — | — | — |
| EP. MUA-LUMBI | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tshikapa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Tshikapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kafindondo | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Basangile | |||||
| Marché Basangile | |||||
| Marché Kamalenga | |||||
| Marché Kamalenga | |||||
| Marché Mbumba Kele | |||||
| Marché Mbumba Kele | |||||
| Marché Moderne de Tshikapa | |||||
| Marché Tendeur | |||||
| Marché Tendeur | |||||
| Marché Tukunyema | |||||
| Marché Tukunyema | |||||
| Petit marché de Manyanga | |||||
| Petit marché de Manyanga |
Hotels in Tshikapa
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tshikapa
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tshikapa
16 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tshikapa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tshikapa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tshikapa
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tshikapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tshikapa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Diboko Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kalonda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mutena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nyanga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tshikapa Airport | TSH | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tshikapa
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| La Poste |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tshikapa
80 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblée Vie nouvelle | |
| Couvent des sœurs catholiques de Budikadidi | |
| Église adventiste du 7ème jour Kele | |
| Eglise adventiste Martyrs | |
| Église Alima | |
| Eglise apostolique | |
| Église Assemblée chrétienne Kele marché | |
| Église Assemblée Kele marché | |
| Église Branahm | |
| Église Branahm | |
| Eglise Catholique Saint-André | |
| Église Charisme | |
| Église CMCO Paroisse centrales ECC / 27e | |
| Église de Christ-Roi | |
| Église de Dieu de la prophétie | |
| Église de Jesus-Christ sur la terre | |
| Église de la voix spirituelle | |
| Église des saints de Mabondo | |
| Église des saints du centre | |
| Église du réveil au Congo |
Quick Facts
Around Tshikapa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo
Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo
11 public holidays this year
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Tshikapa.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tshikapa
What is the population of Tshikapa?
Tshikapa has a population of 634,529 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 1,812,940 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tshikapa?
Tshikapa 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 75°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.