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Moanda

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Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Moanda month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Moanda are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 21°C), and December the wettest (about 207 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.724.41708.8
February29.324.71888.2
March29.625.01658.6
April29.424.91908.6
May28.624.6759.8
June26.722.5139.5
July25.520.9129.1
August25.520.8128.6
September26.522.4238.4
October27.824.0738.1
November28.324.41928.5
December28.424.32078.3

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Research updated Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Festival Moanda Beach Cup Performance

    Congolese artist Ferre Gola performed in concert during the Festival Moanda Beach Cup in the coastal city of Moanda.

  2. Festival Moanda Beach Cup concert by Ferre Gola

    Ferre Gola performed in concert at the Festival Moanda Beach Cup in Moanda on July 19, 2026.

  3. Werrason double concert in Moanda

    Congolese artist Werrason delivered a double concert in Moanda on the weekend of August 29-30, 2026.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • D. V. Moanda

    Co-founder of the influential Congolese rumba band Zaïko Langa Langa, born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Werrason

    Congolese artist who delivered a double concert in Moanda in August 2026.

  • Ferre Gola

    Congolese artist who performed in concert at the Festival Moanda Beach Cup in Moanda on July 19, 2026.

Historical figures

  • D. V. Moanda

    Prominent figure of Congolese music and co-founder of Zaïko Langa Langa, born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Robert Niondo Toko

    Notable figure who arrived in Muanda accompanied by the President of the Provincial Assembly Jean Claude Mvuemba.

Local business and employers

  • Dubaï Port World

    Mentioned in relation to the construction of the deep-water port of Banana in Moanda.

Newspapers and local media

  • Radio Okapi

    Provides local news coverage and reports regarding Moanda and Kongo Central province.

  • La Voix du Kongo Central

    Regional news outlet covering events and developments in Moanda Territory.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Banana Port

    Site of deep-water port construction work launched at the mouth of the Congo River in Moanda.

  • Moanda Cathedral

    Historic religious site located in Moanda.

  • Port en eau profonde de Banana

    Deep-water port construction project located in the Moanda / Banana area.

  • Moanda Airport

    Airport associated with Moanda, Gabon (noted in general disambiguation contexts).

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01 · Overview

Moanda, in brief

Moanda is a town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies in the Bas‑Congo province at latitude ‑5.92753 and longitude 12.37148.

Economic pulse in a town of 128 804

The daily rhythm of commerce in Moanda is measured in the Congolese franc (CDF), the national currency that underpins every transaction from market stalls to small enterprises. With a population of 128 804, the town sustains a modest but vibrant local market where goods circulate among households, traders, and service providers.

Multilingualism shapes the commercial fabric. Residents routinely use French (fr‑CD) for official matters, while Lingala (ln), Kituba (ktu), Kikongo (kg), Swahili (sw) and Luba‑Katanga (lua) enable communication across diverse clienteles and neighboring regions. This linguistic palette lowers barriers for trade, allowing merchants to negotiate with partners who speak different languages without leaving the town.

Operating on Africa/Kinshasa time, business hours align with the broader temporal framework of the country, facilitating coordination with suppliers and buyers in other provinces. The use of a single national currency and shared time zone simplifies accounting, scheduling, and the flow of information.

Geographic coordinates place Moanda squarely within the interior of the DRC, a factor that defines its logistical context. While specific transport routes are not detailed in the source material, the town’s location at the given latitude and longitude situates it among the network of settlements that collectively support regional supply chains.

For further reference, the town’s basic data are recorded in international geographic databases such as GeoNames, and additional context can be found on its Wikipedia entry.

Key facts

AttributeDetail
CountryDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Province (admin1)Bas‑Congo
Population128 804
CurrencyCDF (Congolese franc)
LanguagesFrench (fr‑CD), Lingala (ln), Kituba (ktu), Kikongo (kg), Swahili (sw), Luba‑Katanga (lua)
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa
Latitude‑5.92753
Longitude12.37148
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01 · Q&A

Where is Moanda located and what are its coordinates?

Moanda is situated in Democratic Republic of the Congo at geographic coordinates -5.9275, 12.3715, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Moanda?

Moanda has a recorded population of approximately 128,804 and observes the Africa/Kinshasa time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Moanda?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Moanda include FR-CD, LN, KTU, KG, Swahili, LUA, with CDF used for local transactions.

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