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Kayes
City in Bouenza, Republic of the Congo
Overview
Kayes, set in the Bouenza region, is a lively market town known for its authentic Congolese atmosphere and proximity to the Niari River. The city offers a mix of busy local life and quiet, traditional neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Republic of the Congo
Department
Bouenza
Population
58,737
Time Zone
Africa/Brazzaville
Coordinates
-4.20°, 13.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
42
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$652
Local Cost
$297
Local Income
$140
Cashless
12
English
18
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
15.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1667 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NKY
Distance
2 km
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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 46/100.
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