Masi-Manimba
| Masi-Manimba | |
|---|---|
  Masi-Manimba Location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 4°46′44″S 17°54′28″E / 4.778995°S 17.907715°ECoordinates: 4°46′44″S 17°54′28″E / 4.778995°S 17.907715°E | |
| Country |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | Bandundu Province |
| District | Kwilu District |
| Territory | Masi-Manimba Territory |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 31,802 |
| Time zone | Kinshasa Time (UTC+1) |
| Website |
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Masi-Manimba is a town in Kwilu District, Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the headquarters of the Masi-Manimba Territory.[2] As of 2012 the population was estimated to be 31,802.[1]
The town lies on the Lukula River, a tributary of the Kwilu River. It is on the road between Kenge to the west and Kikwit to the east.[2] Masi-Manimba is served by Masi-Manimba airport (MSM), with a runway length of 4,100 feet (1,200 m) and an altitude of 1,952 feet (595 m).[3]
References
- 1 2 "Bandundu: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
- 1 2 X. Blaes, PNUD-SIG (October 2008). "Découpage administratif de la République Démocratique du Congo" (PDF). UNOCHA and PNUD. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ↑ "Masi Manimba (MSM) Democratic Republic of the Congo". World Airport Codes. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
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