Mai-Ndombe is one of the 21 newest provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning when the former Bandundu province was split-up into the new provinces of Mai-Ndombe, Kwango, and Kwilu.[2] Mai-Ndombe was formed from the Plateaux and Mai-Ndombe districts, with the town of Inongo being elevated to the capital city of the new province.
Mai-Ndombe
Province du Mai-Ndombe (French) | |
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| Coordinates: 01°57′S 18°16′E / 1.950°S 18.267°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Established | 2015 |
| Named for | Lake Maï Ndombe |
| Capital | Inongo |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Lebon Nkoso Kevani[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 127,465 km2 (49,215 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 est.) | |
• Total | 2,254,100 |
| • Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| License Plate Code | CGO / 16 |
| Official language | French |
The 2020 population was estimated to be 2,254,100.[3]
History
editMai-Ndombe Province was a separate province from 1962 to 1966, prior the creation of Bandundu Province from the post-colonial political regions of Kwango, Kwilu, and Mai-Ndombe. Presidents (from 1965, governors) were:[citation needed]
- 8 Sep 1962 – Dec 1963 Victor Kumoriko
- 23 Sep 1963 – 11 Oct 1963 V. Bola (in rebellion)
- Jan 1964 – Dec 1964 Gabriël Zangabie
- 1964 – 1965 ...
- 27 Jul 1965 – 25 Apr 1966 Daniël Mongiya
A large river boat sank in the province in 2021, killing at least 60 people.[4]
Geography
editCurrently, there are 8 territories in Mai-Ndombe province, which are:
References
edit- ^ Mesa, Jonathan (7 August 2024). "Mai-Ndombe: le gouverneur Nkoso Kevani hérite de 549 millions de FC dans le compte de la province et projette la dépolitisation de l'administration". Actualite.cd (in French). Bandundu. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "RDC: démembrement effectif du Bandundu". Radio Okapi (in French). 19 July 2015. Archived from the original on 20 July 2015. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ "Congo (Dem. Rep.): Provinces, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Congo River: At least 60 drowned after boat capsizes". BBC News. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2021-02-17.