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Tshilenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lualaba · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tshilenge is a large city in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 116,073. Elevation: 3,757 ft (1,145 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

116,073 Population 12/sq mi density
3,757 ft Elevation 1,145 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population116,073
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation3,757 ft (1,145 m)
Population116,073
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation3,757 ft (1,145 m)
Coordinates-10.9667°, 22.9000°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceLualaba
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tshilenge

Tshilenge is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lualaba) with a population of 116,073. The city sits at an elevation of 3,757 feet (1,145 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Tshilenge

Tshilenge has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.4°C), the coldest is Jun (19.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1191 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 16.9° / 29.3° 237.8
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 16.9° / 30.6° 136.6
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 16.9° / 29.3° 223.2
Apr 21.9°C / 71°F 14.1° / 29° 104.0
May 20.8°C / 69°F 11.1° / 29.9° 6.4
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 9.2° / 30.4° 0.0
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 9.4° / 31.7° 0.0
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 11.5° / 35.3° 3.9
Sep 26.4°C / 79°F 14.7° / 37.4° 40.5
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 17.1° / 36.8° 74.9
Nov 23.7°C / 75°F 17.7° / 33.9° 174.3
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 17.5° / 30.1° 189.5
Tshilenge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,757 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,757 ft (1,145 m)
Area9,836.6 sq mi (25,476.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9667°N, 22.9000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Feb 24, 2015.

Feb 24, 2015 142 km ENE of Luau, Angola M5.1 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 9.4 in
February 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 9.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 9.9 in Wettest

Tshilenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Tshilenge

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chipato AirportSmall Airport
Dilolo AirportSmall Airport
Kasaji AirportSmall Airport
Kisenge AirportSmall Airport
Lóvua AirportSmall Airport
Luau AirportUALSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Tshilenge

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇩 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 Tshilenge

What is the population of Tshilenge?

Tshilenge has a population of 116,073 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 9,836.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tshilenge?

Tshilenge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

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