Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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| Coordinates: 0°30′N 29°28′E / 0.5°N 29.467°E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | North Kivu |
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| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 95,407 |
Beni is a city in north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying immediately west of the Virunga National Park and the Rwenzori Mountains, on the edge of the Ituri Forest.
[edit] Overview
It is home to a market, an airport and the Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC). As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 102,624.[1] Beni contains four communes, or municipalities: Beni, Bungulu, Ruwenzori and Muhekera.
The town was the scene of fierce fighting in the Second Congo War around 2001. Beni also has many MONUC bases; elements of the Indian-led North Kivu Brigade are based in the town.
Beni's mayor was in 2007 Jules Mungwana Kasereka, since Julien Kahongya was elevated to Governor of Nord-Kivu.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Congo (Dem. Rep.): largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=wg&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&geo=-46. Retrieved January 21, 2009.
- ^ JeuneOnline CONGO
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Coordinates: 0°30′N 29°28′E / 0.5°N 29.467°E
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