Bumba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Bumba is a town and river port in Mongala Province, in the northern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, lying on the River Congo. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 107,626.[1] The town has neither electricity nor running water.[2]
Bumba | |
|---|---|
  Bumba Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 2°11′04″N 22°28′13″E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Mongala |
| Elevation | 409 m (1,342 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 107,307 |
| National Language | Lingala |
| Climate | Af |
Transport
The 600 mm (1 ft 11 5⁄8 in) narrow gauge Vicicongo line from Bumba to Isiro as of 2007 is not operational (see Transport in DR Congo). The town is served by Bumba Airport. The Congo River serves as the main transportation artery.
Notable People
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See also
References
- "Congo (Dem. Rep.): largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
- Poon, Linda (3 May 2015). "What Happens To A Country When An Outbreak Of Ebola Ends?". NPR. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
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