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Kalemie
City in Tanganyika, DR Congo
Overview
Kalemie is a lively port city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, serving as an important commercial and transport hub for eastern DR Congo. Known for its diverse neighborhoods and scenic waterfront, it offers an authentic look at Congolese urban life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Tanganyika
Population
146,974
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-5.95°, 29.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
28
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$640
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
16.2°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1142 mm
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
5
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FMI
Distance
10 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
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 41/100.
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