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Ouésso
City in Sangha, Republic of the Congo
Overview
Ouésso, the capital of Sangha Region in the far north of the Republic of the Congo, is a lively river port and a gateway to the region's rich rainforest and wildlife. The city blends traditional Congolese life with a modest urban center, offering unique insight into local cultures and the daily rhythm of life by the Sangha River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Republic of the Congo
Department
Sangha
Population
39,653
Time Zone
Africa/Brazzaville
Coordinates
1.61°, 16.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
22
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost · estimate
$845
Local Cost
$390
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
8
Temperature
25.6°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
14.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1632 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OUE
Distance
2 km
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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: 44/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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