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Bulungu
City in Kwilu, DR Congo
Overview
Bulungu is a busy town in Kwilu Province, DR Congo, known for its lively local culture and riverbank scenery. Its markets and traditional communities offer a unique window into Congolese life away from the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Kwilu
Population
81,393
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-4.54°, 18.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$413
Local Cost
$267
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
15.1°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1375 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LUS
Distance
32 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 35/100.
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