Congo - Kinshasa

Lusambo

Congo - Kinshasa
Lusambo, Congo - Kinshasa
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Lusambo, the provincial capital of Sankuru in the Democratic Republic of Congo, sits on the Sankuru River near its confluence with the Lubi River. Founded in April 1890 as a Belgian military base by Paul Le Marinel, it quickly became one of the most significant military posts of the Congo Free State. The town saw renewed conflict during the Second Congo War in 1999, when Zimbabwean troops were surrounded nearby. Lusambo Airport connects it to the wider region.

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  • Population49,376
  • Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
25°77°
130mm5.1in
F
25°78°
125mm4.9in
M
25°77°
160mm6.3in
A
25°77°
160mm6.3in
M
25°78°
70mm2.8in
J
26°78°
15mm0.6in
J
26°79°
10mm0.4in
A
26°79°
60mm2.3in
S
25°77°
125mm5.0in
O
25°76°
165mm6.6in
N
24°76°
175mm6.9in
D
24°76°
160mm6.3in
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Lusambo: quick answers

Where is Lusambo?

Lusambo is in Congo - Kinshasa.

How do you get to Lusambo?

The nearest airport is Lusambo (LBO), about 26 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Lusambo?

The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is November, with about 174 mm6.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)