Butembo, Commercial center in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located at 1,381 meters elevation, Butembo extends across 190 square kilometers and contains four distinct communes with 28 residential quarters.
The establishment of the Compagnie Minière des Grands-Lacs administrative headquarters between 1928 and 1930 marked the beginning of structured development in Butembo.
The Nande tribe represents 90 percent of the population in Butembo, with French, Swahili, and Kinande serving as primary languages of communication.
The city features multiple educational institutions, including Graben Catholic University and Adventist University of Lukanga, along with numerous specialized training centers.
Local farmers cultivate tea and coffee at high altitudes, contributing to the agricultural economy while supplying goods to Bunia, Kisangani, and Goma.
Location: North Kivu
Elevation above the sea: 1,381 m
Address: Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo Butembo
GPS coordinates: 0.12497,29.29195
Latest update: April 19, 2025 16:56
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