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Kolwezi
City in Lualaba, DR Congo
Overview
Kolwezi is a busy mining city in the heart of the Lualaba region, serving as a key hub for cobalt and copper production. The city's economy fuels a mix of local vibrancy and international business, set against a backdrop of everyday Congolese culture. Visitors find a blend of industrial energy, lively markets, and remnants of colonial history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Lualaba
Population
790,248
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-10.72°, 25.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$890
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
20.8°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
36.9°C
Record Low
6.6°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1148 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KWZ
Distance
7 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 9 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 40/100.
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