Matadi
Founded in 1886 on the left bank of the Congo River, Matadi is the DR Congo's chief seaport and the capital of Kongo Central province, sitting where the river becomes impassable due to rapids upstream. The city lies roughly midway between the Atlantic coast and Kinshasa, close to the Angolan border, with a centre that holds a concentration of historic churches. Mountains rise nearby, and the riverside setting defines much of the city's character.
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- Population425,662
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km2.0 mi
Matadi: quick answers
Where is Matadi?
Matadi is in Congo - Kinshasa.
How do you get to Matadi?
The nearest airport is Matadi (MAT), about 39 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Matadi?
The warmest month is March, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is April, with about 207 mm8.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Matadi?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants and 27 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Matadi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Boma.