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Owando

City in Cuvette, Republic of the Congo

Overview

Owando is a compact and welcoming city in the Cuvette region of northern Republic of the Congo. It's an administrative center surrounded by lush countryside, with lively local markets showcasing daily life. While infrastructure is basic, visitors can expect an authentic Congolese experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Republic of the Congo
Department
Cuvette
Population
34,808
Time Zone
Africa/Brazzaville
Coordinates
-0.48°, 15.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$625
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
16.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1754 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FTX
Distance
6 km

Data sources

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.

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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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