Mbanza-Ngungu

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Mbanza-Ngungu, formerly known as Thysville or Thysstad, named after Albert Thys, is a city in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, lying on the Matadi-Kinshasa Railway. It has a population of nearly 100,000 people.

Formerly known as a resort town, it is home to the Thysville Caves, known for their blind, colourless fish. It is home to a major FARDC garrison (the 1st Armoured Brigade was based here during the early '90s period), its other main industry being railway engineering.

The city is currently the main site of Kongo University.

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Kongo Central in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cities
Matadi (capital) \|\| Communes : Matadi, Nzanza, Mvuzi Boma - \|\| Communes : Kabondo, Kalamu, Nzadi \|\| Territories : Moanda
Territorial districts
Bas-fleuve District \|\| Territories : Lukula, Seke-Banza, Tshela Cataractes District \|\| Territories : Luozi, Mbanza-Ngungu, Songololo Lukaya District \|\| Territories : Kasangulu, Kimvula, Madimba