Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
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Lubumbashi is a major city located in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of 2,221,925, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi to your route.
Lubumbashi (UK: LOO-buum-BASH-ee, US: LOO-boom-BAH-shee), formerly Élisabethville ([elizabɛtvil]; Dutch: Elisabethstad [eːˈlisaːbɛtstɑt] ), is the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the southeasternmost part of the country, near the border with Zambia. The capital and principalRead more
city of the Haut-Katanga Province, Lubumbashi is the center of mining in the region, acting as a hub for many of the country's largest mining companies. No definite population figures are available, but the population of the city's urban area is estimated to be around 2,584,000 in 2021.
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Lubumbashi is located in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The coordinates are -11.6609 latitude, 27.4794 longitude.
Lubumbashi has a population of approximately 2,221,925 people, making it a major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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