Lukula

Lukula is a town in, and a territory of Kongo Central province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the road and disused Mayumbe railway line between Boma, to the south, and Tshela, to the north, on the southern bank of the Lakula river.[1][2][3] Lukula lies at an altitude of 144 m (472 ft) above sea level.[4] Economic activity includes cement production, utilising locally occurring limestone,[5] and commercial Logging.[6] As of the year 2004, there were 26,878 residents within Lukula.[7]

Lukula
Town
Lukula and surrounding area.
Lukula and surrounding area.
Lukula is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lukula
Lukula
Coordinates: 05°24′00″S 12°56′00″E
Country DR Congo
ProvinceKongo Central
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total26,878
 • Density2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

See also

References
  1. National Geographic Atlas of the World: Revised Sixth Edition, National Geographic Society, 1992
  2. "Lukula Map | Democratic Republic of the Congo Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  3. "www.maplibrary.org". Archived from the original on 9 February 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2009.
  4. "Lukula topographic map, elevation, terrain". Topographic maps. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  5. "Rocks for Crops - Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 March 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
  6. "How can the International Community Get the World Bank to Adhere to its Principles in the DRC?" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 October 2009. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  7. "Congo (Dem. Rep.): Provinces, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 20 June 2023.


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