Tshela

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Tshela (or Tsela) is the main town of Bas-fleuve district, in the province of Bas-Congo in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It was the birthplace of Joseph Kasa-Vubu, the first president of the Republic of Congo, after independence from Belgium, in 1960.

[edit] Transport

The town was linked to the port of Boma, Congo by an isolated narrow gauge railway. This 610mm gauge line lasted from 1889–1984.

[edit] Namesake

There is another town of the same name nearer to Boma.

[edit] References


Kongo Central in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Flag of 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
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