Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
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Kananga is a major city located in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of 1,247,168, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Kananga 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 Kananga to your route.
Kananga, formerly known as Luluabourg or Luluaburg, is the capital city of the Kasai-Central Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was the capital of the former Kasaï-Occidental Province. It is the fourth most populous urban area in the country, with an estimated population of 1,524,000 in 2021.
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city lies near the Lulua River, a tributary of the Kasai River and the Ilebo-Lubumbashi railway. An important commercial and administrative centre, it is home to a museum and to Kananga Airport.
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Kananga is located in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The coordinates are -5.8962 latitude, 22.4166 longitude.
Kananga has a population of approximately 1,247,168 people, making it a major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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