Gemena
| Gemena | |
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  Gemena Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 3°15′N 19°46′E / 3.250°N 19.767°E | |
| Country |
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| Province | Sud-Ubangi |
| Elevation | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 138,527 |
| Climate | Am |
Gemena is the capital city of Sud-Ubangi Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has a population of 138,527 (2012).[1] The city has a large airport and hosts the 10th integrated Brigade of the new FARDC since 2007.
Mobutu Sese Seko's mother, Mama Yemo, died in Gemena in 1971; a vast mausoleum was built in her memory.
References
- ↑ "Population of Gemena, Democratic Republic of the Congo". Population.mongabay.com. 2012-01-18. Archived from the original on 2012-05-17. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
- Crawford Young and Thomas Turner, The Rise and Decline of the Zairian State, p. 174)
- http://fr.allafrica.com/stories/200705161046.html
Capitals of the provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||
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Provinces are shown between brackets | ||
Coordinates: 3°15′N 19°46′E / 3.250°N 19.767°E
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