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Makanza Territory

Coordinates: 1°33′N 19°00′E / 1.550°N 19.000°E / 1.550; 19.000
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Makanza
Territory
Country DR Congo
ProvinceÉquateur
SeatMakanza
Area
 • Total7,570 km2 (2,920 sq mi)
Population
 • Total250,549
 • Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (West Africa Time)

Makanza or Mankanza Territory is an administrative area in Équateur Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2] It lies along the main channel of the Congo River.[3] Headquarters for the territory is the town of Makanza.[4] The territory was created by presidential order on 6 October 1976.[5]

In the early 21st century, bandits operated in the area.[6]

Climate

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The average temperature is between 23° and 25°C. The average annual rainfall is between 1700 mm and 1900 mm.[7]

Administrative divisions

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In addition to the town of Makanza, officially a commune, the territory is divided into three sectors:[3]

Bangala, with four groupings (groupements) of 34 villages;
Mweko, with two groupings (groupements) of 21 villages;
Ndobo, with four groupings (groupements) of 17 villages.

Towns

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The main towns are:

  • Bolombo
  • Mabanga
  • Makanza, HQ
  • Malele
  • Malundja
  • Mobeka
  • Lusenge

Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b "Cellule d'Analyses des Indicateurs de Développement". caid.cd (in French). Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  2. ^ Kyalangilwa, Joseph M. (22 January 2007). "Nouvelles entités provinciales" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b Territoire de Makanza: Carte administrative (Map). Cellule d'Analyses des Indicateurs de Développement (CAID). Archived from the original on 21 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Administrative Zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo Kinshasa)". Statoids.
  5. ^ Portant création de la zone de Makanza dans la sous-région de l'Équateur, région de l'Équateur, Ordonnance Présidentielle n°76-295 (PDF), 6 October 1976
  6. ^ "Makanza: des bandits armés attaquent trois bateaux". Radio Okapi (in French). 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010.
  7. ^ "Territoire de Makanza: Données géographiques". Cellule d'Analyses des Indicateurs de Développement (CAID). Archived from the original on 21 May 2018.

1°33′N 19°00′E / 1.550°N 19.000°E / 1.550; 19.000