Kwilu Province
Kwilu Province is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Bandundu.
Coordinates: 5°2′S 18°49′E / 5.033°S 18.817°ECoordinates: 5°2′S 18°49′E / 5.033°S 18.817°E | |
Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Capital | Bandundu |
Area | |
• Total | 78,219 km2 (30,201 sq mi) |
Population (2005 est.) | |
• Total | 5,174,718 |
• Density | 66.1568/km2 (171.3453/sq mi) |
Official language | French |
National language | Kikongo |
The province takes its name from the Kwilu River, which crosses the province from south to north.
Administrative areas
Towns and territories are:
References
- ↑ Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2016.