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Kasongo
City in Maniema, DR Congo
Overview
Kasongo is a small but lively town located on the Lualaba River in Maniema province, eastern DR Congo. Known for its warm community and local markets, the city serves as an important regional trading point with deep cultural roots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Maniema
Population
13,798
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-4.43°, 26.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
25
Monthly Cost
$335
Local Cost
$189
Local Income
$35
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
14.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1423 mm
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 2025-12-06.
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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