Kongo Central
province of the democratic republic of Congo
Kongo Central is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Matadi. It was formerly named Bas-Congo.
Kongo Central | |
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Province du Kongo Central | |
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Coordinates: 05°49′S 13°29′E / 5.817°S 13.483°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Matadi |
Largest city | Matadi |
Government | |
• Type | unicameral |
• Body | Provincial Assembly of Kongo Central |
Area | |
• Total | 53,920 km2 (20,820 sq mi) |
Population (2010 est.) | |
• Total | 4,522,942 |
• Density | 84/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Demonym | Bakongo |
Time zone | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Official language | French |
National language | Kikongo |
Website | kongocentral.net |
References
change- ↑ Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2016.