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Lisala
City in Équateur, DR Congo
Overview
Lisala is the capital of Mongala province, located on the Congo River's banks in northwestern DR Congo. This small, lively city is a key river port and offers visitors a glimpse of authentic Congolese daily life, local markets, and traditional cuisine.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Équateur
Population
79,235
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
2.15°, 21.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost · estimate
$505
Local Cost
$261
Local Income
$65
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
25.1°C
Winter Avg
26.8°C
Record High
41.5°C
Record Low
15.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1679 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LIQ
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 42/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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