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Likasi
City in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Overview
Likasi is a lively mining city in the Haut-Katanga region of DR Congo, known for its copper and cobalt production. The city blends industry with local culture, offering busy markets, authentic cuisine, and scenic surroundings.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Haut-Katanga
Population
422,535
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-10.98°, 26.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$695
Local Cost
$383
Local Income
$110
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
19.2°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
6.1°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
1050 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 57/100.
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