Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Part of Nationale 2, main road in Beni
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| Coordinates: 0°30′N 29°28′E / 0.500°N 29.467°E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | North Kivu |
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| • Mayor | Jules Nungwana |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 95,407 |
| Climate | Af |
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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.
Overview[edit]
It is home to a market, an airport and the Christian Bilingual University of Congo (UCBC). As of 2013 it had an estimated population of 231,952.[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]
References[edit]
- ^ Institut National de la Statistuqe (November 2014). "Superficie et Densité de la Population en 2013". Bulletin Annuel des Statisiques Sociales, Province du Nord-Kivu (2013): 19.
- ^ JeuneOnline CONGO
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Coordinates: 0°30′N 29°28′E / 0.500°N 29.467°E
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