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Tshikapa
City in Kasaï, DR Congo
Overview
Tshikapa, city of over one million people in the heart of Kasaï, sits beside the Tshikapa River and is widely known as a center for diamond trading. Visitors will experience a lively blend of local markets, artisan traditions, and daily Congolese urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Kasaï
Population
1,006,387
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-6.42°, 20.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost
$613
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
13.2°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
1178 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TSH
Distance
3 km
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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 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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