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Lubumbashi
City in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo
Overview
Lubumbashi is the second-largest city in DR Congo and a major hub for mining and commerce. The city boasts wide boulevards, colonial architecture, lively markets, and a dynamic cultural scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Haut-Katanga
Population
1,786,397
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-11.66°, 27.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,200
Local Cost
$660
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
20.8°C
Summer Avg
21.3°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
4.9°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
1119 mm
Internet Speed
156 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
9
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FBM
Distance
9 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped21 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 21 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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