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Boma
City in Kongo Central, DR Congo
Overview
Boma is a lively port city on the Congo River in Kongo Central with colonial-era buildings and a key role in DR Congo's trade. It offers a mix of busy markets, historic sites, and authentic local culture. The city is compact, making it easy to explore by foot or taxi.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Kongo Central
Population
297,009
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-5.85°, 13.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
28
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
34
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost
$760
Local Cost
$412
Local Income
$110
Cashless
13
English
18
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
15.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1033 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BOA
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 40/100.
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