Butembo
Butembo | |
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  Butembo Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 00°07′40″N 29°17′15″E / 0.12778°N 29.28750°E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | North Kivu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 190.34 km2 (73.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,381 m (4,531 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 670,285 |
| • Density | 3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi) |
| Climate | Af |
Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying west of the Virunga National Park. The city is an important commercial centre with large markets, a cathedral, multiple large hospitals, and an airport. The city is located in a region known for tea and coffee growing. As of 2013 it had an estimated population of 670,285, making it the second largest city in North Kivu.[1]
Overview[edit]
Butembo is 90% populated by the Nande tribe,[2] a tribe fueled by ethnic solidarity, conservative moral standards and influential leaders.[3]
The city is home to the 2nd Integrated Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo,[4] the Université Catholique du Graben (UCG), founded in 1989,[5] and the Adventist University of Lukanga (UNILUK), founded in 1979.
References[edit]
- ^ "Superficie et densié de la population en 2013". Bulletin Annuel des Statistiques Sociales, Province du Nord-Kivu (2013): 19. November 2014.
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- ^ Laura Seay (July 31, 2015). "Why one city in Congo is astonishingly stable and prosperous". The Washington Post.
- ^ MONUC via Reliefweb, RD Congo : Rapport mensuel des droits de l'homme - juillet 2007
- ^ Université Catholique du Graben (website)
External links[edit]
- Butembo in Google Maps
- YouTube Video of Nella Star (2007) Video by Godfried van Loo following Dutch sociologist/anthropologist Nella Star when going back to Butembo after over 30 years. With a lot of footage from the city Butembo and surroundings. Dutch/French spoken and subtitled.
Coordinates: 0°09′N 29°17′E / 0.150°N 29.283°E
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