East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
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Mbuji-Mayi is a major city located in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo. With a population of 2,101,332, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Mbuji-Mayi 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 Mbuji-Mayi to your route.
Mbuji-Mayi (formerly Bakwanga) is a city and the capital of Kasai-Oriental Province in the south-central Democratic Republic of Congo. It is thought to be the second largest city in the country, after the capital Kinshasa and ahead of Lubumbashi, Kisangani and Kananga, though its exact population is not known.Read more
Estimates range from a 2010 CIA World Factbook estimated population of 1,480,000 to as many as 3,500,000 estimated by the United Nations in 2008.
Mbuji-Mayi lies in Luba country on the Mbuji-Mayi River. The name Mbuji-Mayi comes from the local language, Tshiluba, and translates as "Goat-Water," a name deriving from the great number of goats in the region. Despite its large population, the city remains remote, having little connection to surrounding provinces or to Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. However, Mbuji-Mayi is the traditional centre of industrial diamond mining in Congo, being located on top of one of the largest known deposits in the world. Air travel is provided through the Mbuji Mayi Airport.
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Mbuji-Mayi is located in East Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The coordinates are -6.1360 latitude, 23.5898 longitude.
Mbuji-Mayi has a population of approximately 2,101,332 people, making it a major city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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