Mushie

Commune in Mai-Ndombe Province, DR Congo
3°1′10″S 16°54′49″E / 3.01944°S 16.91361°E / -3.01944; 16.91361Country DR CongoProvinceMai-Ndombe ProvinceTerritoryMushieTime zoneUTC+1 (WAT)ClimateAwNational languageLingala

Mushie is a town in Mai-Ndombe province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Mushie Territory. It lies at an elevation of 1118 ft (340 m), on the northern bank of the Kasai River at its confluence with the Fimi River.[1][2] Mushie's population is roughly 33,000.[3] Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo.[4] The town is served by Mushie Airport.[5]

History

On 12 June, 2024, a ship crashed around 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Mushie on the Kwa River, killing 86 people.[6]

References

  1. ^ National Geographic Atlas of the World: Revised Sixth Edition, National Geographic Society, 1992
  2. ^ www.maplandia.com
  3. ^ www.geonames.org
  4. ^ www.independent.co.uk
  5. ^ www.pictaero.com
  6. ^ "Over 80 Killed After Boat Capsizes In Congo's Kwa River Due To Engine Failure". MSN. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.

03°01′00″S 16°55′00″E / 3.01667°S 16.91667°E / -3.01667; 16.91667

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