Province of Équateur
Équateur Province
Province de l'Équateur | |
|---|---|
Province | |
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| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Capital | Mbandaka |
| Largest city | Mbandaka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 103,902 km2 (40,117 sq mi) |
| Population (2005 est.) | |
| • Total | 1,626,606 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (41/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Equatorian |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Lingala |
Équateur Province is one of the twenty-six provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Mbandaka.
The province of Équateur made in 1917 was much larger than today. Over time it had a number of border and name changes. In 2015 the new province was made from the old Équateur District together with the city of Mbandaka.
Équateur has seven territories:
- Bikoro Territory (Bukoro Territory) with the town of Bikoro
- Lukolela Territory with the town of Lukolela
- Basankusu Territory with the town of Basankusu
- Makanza Territory with the town of Makanza
- Bolomba Territory with the town of Bolomba
- Bomongo Territory with the town of Bomongo
- Ingende Territory with the town of Ingende
References
- ↑ Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.