Idiofa
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Avoid all travel to parts and avoid all but essential travel to parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Idiofa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Idiofa are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 31–32°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 20°C), and November the wettest (about 195 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.4 | 20.9 | 125 | 9.4 |
| February | 30.5 | 21.2 | 117 | 9.6 |
| March | 31.1 | 21.4 | 114 | 9.6 |
| April | 30.2 | 21.2 | 136 | 9.1 |
| May | 31.0 | 21.1 | 51 | 10.1 |
| June | 31.9 | 20.3 | 7 | 10.8 |
| July | 31.8 | 20.0 | 7 | 10.9 |
| August | 31.3 | 20.5 | 54 | 10.3 |
| September | 30.3 | 20.7 | 108 | 9.4 |
| October | 30.3 | 20.8 | 152 | 9.4 |
| November | 29.0 | 20.6 | 195 | 8.7 |
| December | 28.8 | 20.6 | 173 | 8.8 |
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01 · OverviewIdiofa, in brief
Where is Idiofa located?
Idiofa is a town positioned in the Kwilu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Geographically, it is located at latitude -4.96589 and longitude 19.59151, operating within the Africa/Kinshasa timezone. The town functions as the administrative center for Idiofa Territory and sits at an altitude of 1820 ft (554 m). In relation to other regional landmarks, Idiofa lies east of the larger city of Kikwit and west of the Lubue River. Additionally, the settlement of Banga Banga, which features a European presence and a historical palm oil press dating back to Belgian Congo days, is situated 30 km away.
What are the geographic and demographic features of the area?
The town is served by the small Idiofa Airport, which carries the IATA code IDF. Demographically, the population of the town stands at 87,882, though an earlier estimate from 2012 recorded the population at 61,056. The Bunda people form the majority of the population within the town. Within the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the local monetary currency is the CDF, and the spoken languages include fr-CD, ln, ktu, kg, sw, and lua. Furthermore, the community is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Idiofa, and the local airport is historically noted as the place where Mama Yemo, the mother of President Mobutu Sese Seko, died during an emergency landing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Idiofa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Idiofa located and what are its coordinates?
Idiofa is situated in Democratic Republic of the Congo at geographic coordinates -4.9659, 19.5915, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Idiofa?
Idiofa has a recorded population of approximately 87,882 and observes the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Idiofa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Idiofa include FR-CD, LN, KTU, KG, Swahili, LUA, with CDF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Idiofa?
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