Masi-Manimba Territory
| Masi-Manimba Territory | |
|---|---|
  Masi-Manimba Territory Location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 4°46′44″S 17°54′28″E / 4.778995°S 17.907715°ECoordinates: 4°46′44″S 17°54′28″E / 4.778995°S 17.907715°E | |
| Country |
 Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | Bandundu Province |
| District | Kwilu District |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Time zone | Kinshasa Time (UTC+1) |
| National language | Kikongo |
Masi-Manimba Territory is an administrative area in Kwilu District, Bandundu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its headquarters are in the town of Masi-Manimba, on the Lukula River, a tributary of the Kwilu River. The Luie and Kafi rivers also run from south to north through the territory, tributaries of the Lukula. The territory is divided into ten sectors: Bindungi, Kibolo, Kinzenga, Kinzenzengo, Kitoy, Masi-Manimba, Mokamo, Mosango, Pay-Kongila and Sungu.[1]
In January 2012 Jean Kimbunda Mudikela was declared elected as national deputy representing the territory. A native of Masi-Manimba, he had formerly served as governor of the city-province of Kinshasa.[2]
Politics
Masi-Manimba Territory is represented in the National Assembly by six deputies:
- Jean Kimbunda (PPRD)
- Antoinette Kipulu (RRC)
- Prosper Makwa (ARC)
- Tryphon Kin-Kiey (PA)
- Jean Philbert Mabaya (CDC)
- Floribert Luboto (PALU)
References
- ↑ X. Blaes, PNUD-SIG (October 2008). "Découpage administratif de la République Démocratique du Congo" (PDF). UNOCHA and PNUD. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ↑ "Législatives à Masi Manimba : Jean Kimbunda, un choix judicieux tant attendu par la population". Digital Congo. 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2012-02-07.