Divénié

Divénié is a town and capital of Divénié District in the Niari region of the Republic of Congo.

Divénié
Divénié
Location in the Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 2°40′38″S 12°5′8″E
Country Republic of the Congo
RegionNiari Region
DistrictDivénié District
Elevation
1,770 ft (540 m)

Founded in the late 19th century, the town has a colonial church made of brick which was built in 1899. However it is in very poor condition due to poor maintenance.

Jean-Jules Koukou the Congolese actor, author and director of theater is from Divénié.[1]

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