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Lusambo
City in Sankuru, DR Congo
Overview
Lusambo, the capital of Sankuru province in DR Congo, is a lively river town with a population just under 50,000. It's known for its significance in regional commerce and local culture, with a blend of traditional ways of life and developing infrastructure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Sankuru
Population
49,376
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-4.98°, 23.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$445
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$60
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1313 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LBO
Distance
7 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 50/100.
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