Masi-Manimba Territory
Masi-Manimba Territory | |
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Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Province | Bandundu Province |
District | Kwilu District |
Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (Kinshasa Time) |
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". 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.