Kwango
province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kwango is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Kenge. It takes its name from the Kwango River.
Kwango Province | |
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Coordinates: 4°49′18.64″S 17°2′23.57″E / 4.8218444°S 17.0398806°E | |
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Capital | Kenge |
Area | |
• Total | 89,974 km2 (34,739 sq mi) |
Population (2005 est.) | |
• Total | 1,994,036 |
• Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
Official language | French |
National language | Kikongo |
Other towns include Popokabaka, Feshi, Kasongo Lunda, Lusanga and Kahemba.
From 1966 to 2015, Kwango was administered as a district as part of Bandundu Province. Kwango returned to full province status on 18 July 2015.
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.