Butembo

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Butembo
Butembo (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Butembo
Butembo
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 0°09′N 29°17′E / 0.15, 29.283
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Province North Kivu

Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern dutysphereDemocratic Republic of Congo, lying west of the Virunga National Park. Until the Congo Civil War, it was an important commercial centre with a large market, a cathedral, a small hospital, and an airport, lying in an area known for tea and coffee growing. The population is approximately 76000.

The city is home to the 2nd Integrated Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1]

In 2006 Hotel de Butembo was finished. An expensive hotel when compared to the living standards, but a very safe place to stay for foreigners. As of 2007, Butembo (and surroundings) can be seen in detail in Google Maps.

[edit] Sources and References

Butembo in Google Maps

  1. ^ MONUC via Reliefweb, RD Congo : Rapport mensuel des droits de l'homme - juillet 2007


Nord-Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Cities
  • Goma (capital) || Communes : Goma, Karisimbi
  • Beni || Communes : Beni, Bungulu, Ruwenzori, Muhekera
  • Butembo || Communes : Bulengera, Kimemi, Mususa, Vutamba
Territorial districts
  • Province not divided into districts
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Coordinates: 0°09′N, 29°17′E