Central Market, Kinshasa, Commercial market in Gombe district, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Central Market spans 90,000 square meters and contains ten covered pavilions where 35,000 vendors sell their merchandise to local customers.
The market, initially named Marché Publique, opened in January 1944 under colonial administration and underwent reconstruction in 1968 after Congo's independence.
Vendors at Central Market offer traditional Congolese items including chikwangue, handmade crafts, textiles, and regional agricultural products from local farmers.
The market generates 9 tons of waste daily and currently undergoes rehabilitation works to improve hygiene standards and increase capacity to 62,000 vendors.
Local traders refer to the Central Market as Zando in Lingala language, and its Art Deco architecture sets it apart from other marketplaces in Kinshasa.
GPS coordinates: -4.31049,15.31220
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:15
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