Sud-Ubangi

Sud-Ubangi (or Zuid-Ubangi) is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] It is in the north of the country on the Ubangi River. Its capital is Gemena.

Sud-Ubangi
Province
Province du Sud-Ubangi
Location of Sud-Ubangi
Coordinates: 3°15′N 19°46′E
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
Named forUbangi River
CapitalGemena
Area
  Total51,648 km2 (19,941 sq mi)
Population
 (2005 est.)
  Total2,744,345
  Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (West Africa Time)
Official languageFrench, Lingala

Before 2015, Sud-Ubangi was part of Équateur Province.

The territories of the province are:

  • Budjala
  • Gemena
  • Kungu
  • Libenge

References

  1. Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
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