North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
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Butembo is a city located in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of 286,242, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Butembo sits in Democratic Republic of the Congo. It's in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Butembo to your route.
Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on the Rwenzori graben and west of Virunga National Park. The city is an important commercial centre with large markets, a cathedral, multiple large hospitals, and an airport. It is the city where live the most prosperous businessmenRead more
of the East of the country. The city is located in a region known for tea and coffee growing. As of 2026 it had an estimated population of 404,444.
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Butembo is located in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The coordinates are 0.1416 latitude, 29.2912 longitude.
Butembo has a population of approximately 286,242 people, making it a city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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