Kasaï-Central
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Province du Kasaï Central (French) | |
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UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) | |
License Plate Code | CGO / 15 |
Official language | French |
National language | Tshiluba |
Kasaï-Central is one of the 21 new
Kasaï-Occidental province.[2] Kasaï-Central was formed from the Lulua district and the independently administered city of Kananga which retained its status as a provincial capital. The 2020 population was estimated to be 4,045,300.[3]
The new province's territory corresponds to the historic Luluabourg Province which existed in the early period after independence between 1963 and 1966.
Within this province, there are 5 territories which are named:
- Demba 4. Kazumba
- Dibaya 5. Luiza
- Dimbelenge
See also
- Kasai region
- Kamwina Nsapu rebellion
References
- ^ Kashala, Moïse (16 June 2023). "Kasaï Central : le nouveau gouverneur et son adjoint prennent officiellement fonction". Congopresse.net (in French). Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "RDC : le Kasaï-Occidental démembré". Radio Okapi (in French). 18 July 2015. Archived from the original on 13 Aug 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Congo (Dem. Rep.): Provinces, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-11.