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Goma
City in Nord-Kivu, DR Congo
Overview
Goma sits on the scenic shore of Lake Kivu and is a dynamic gateway to eastern DR Congo and the Virunga Mountains. The city is known for its volcanic landscape, busy markets, and a lively mix of cultures shaped by its international presence.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Nord-Kivu
Population
781,875
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-1.67°, 29.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
20
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,040
Local Cost
$550
Local Income
$160
Cashless
20
English
10
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
16.9°C
Record High
27.5°C
Record Low
7.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1692 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
8
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GOM
Distance
1 km
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Neighborhoods
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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