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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 | |
| 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]
Mai-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]
A large river boat sank in the province in 2021, killing at least 60 people.[4]
Currently, there are 8 territories in Mai-Ndombe province, which are:
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