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Matadi
City in Kongo Central, DR Congo
Overview
Matadi is DR Congo's main port city, located on hilly terrain by the Congo River. It is a lively economic hub with colonial-era architecture and lively street life, linking the nation to the Atlantic Ocean.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Kongo Central
Population
306,053
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-5.84°, 13.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$845
Local Cost
$380
Local Income
$260
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
25.5°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
14.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1093 mm
Internet Speed
18 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
26 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAT
Distance
5 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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