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Wamba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Haut-Uele · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wamba is a small city in Haut-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 17,373. Elevation: 2,612 ft (796 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

17,373 Population 55/sq mi density
2,612 ft Elevation 796 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
76.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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About Wamba

Wamba est une localité, chef-lieu de territoire de la province du Haut-Uele en république démocratique du Congo.

People

Population17,373
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain76.2 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Population17,373
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Coordinates2.1484°, 27.9947°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceHaut-Uele
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation76.2 inches (1,935 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wamba

Wamba is a small city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Haut-Uele) with a population of 17,373. The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet (796 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Wamba

Wamba has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.4°C), the coldest is Nov (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1739 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 73°F 16.3° / 30.8° 56.7
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 15.9° / 34° 38.2
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 18.9° / 33.3° 154.8
Apr 23.5°C / 74°F 18.9° / 30.1° 184.4
May 23.3°C / 74°F 18.4° / 29.9° 160.8
Jun 23°C / 73°F 17.9° / 30.1° 104.3
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 29.5° 170.2
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 18° / 29.5° 155.7
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 17.7° / 29.3° 200.4
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.3° 226.0
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 17.9° / 27.9° 210.0
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 17° / 28.8° 77.4
Wamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,612 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,612 ft (796 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates2.1484°N, 27.9947°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.2"
100% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in Warmest
April 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in Coldest
August 74°F (24°C) 8.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in

Wamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Wamba

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Airports Near Wamba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Matari AirportIRPMedium Airport
Epulu AirportSmall Airport
Nebobongo AirportSmall Airport
Nia-Nia AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Wamba

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Okapi Wildlife ReserveNatural1996

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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Wamba

Okapi Wildlife Reserve
Natural · inscribed 1996
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve occupies about one-fifth of the Ituri forest in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo river basin, of which the reserve and forest are a part, is one of the largest drainage systems in Africa. The reserve ...

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 Wamba

What is the population of Wamba?

Wamba has a population of 17,373 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 318.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wamba?

Wamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.2 inches.

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