Makanza Territory

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Makanza
Territory
Country DR Congo
ProvinceÉquateur
SeatMakanza
Time zoneUTC+1 (West Africa Time)

Makanza or Mankanza Territory is an administrative area in Équateur Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] It lies along the main channel of the Congo River.[2] Headquarters for the territory is the town of Makanza.[3] the territory was created by presidential order on 6 October 1976.[4]

In the early 21st century bandits operated in the area.[5]

Climate[]

The average temperature is between 23° and 25° Celsus. The average annual rainfall is between 1700 mm and 1900 mm.[6]

Administrative divisions[]

In addition to the town of Makanza, officially a commune, the territory is divided into three sectors:[2]

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[]

The main towns are:

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

Notes and references[]

  1. ^ Kyalangilwa, Joseph M. (22 January 2007). "Nouvelles entités provinciales" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Territoire de Makanza: Carte administrative (Map). Cellule d'Analyses des Indicateurs de Développement (CAID). Archived from the original on 21 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Administrative Zones of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Congo Kinshasa)". Statoids.
  4. ^ 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
  5. ^ "Makanza: des bandits armés attaquent trois bateaux". Radio Okapi (in French). 21 April 2010. Archived from the original on 24 April 2010.
  6. ^ "Territoire de Makanza: Données géographiques". Cellule d'Analyses des Indicateurs de Développement (CAID). Archived from the original on 21 May 2018.

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