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Kongolo
City in Tanganyika, DR Congo
Overview
Kongolo is a lively town on the banks of the Lualaba River in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. It's a hub for local commerce and river transport, filled with rich cultural traditions and everyday Congolese life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
Province
Tanganyika
Population
86,932
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-5.39°, 27.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$304
Local Cost
$167
Local Income
$80
Cashless
8
English
10
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
40.1°C
Record Low
12.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1169 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KOO
Distance
2 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 40/100.
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