Bafuliiru Chiefdom
The Bafuliiru Chiefdom (French: Chefferie de Bafuliiru), formerly known as Chefferie des Bafulero, is a chiefdom located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is situated in the Uvira Territory, which is part of the South Kivu Province in eastern DRC.
Bafuliiru Chiefdom | |
|---|---|
| Chefferie de Bafuliiru | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | South Kivu |
| Territory | Uvira |
| Government | |
| • Mwami | Ndare III Simba Kalingishi Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,514.270 km2 (584.663 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (CAT) |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Kiswahili |
The Fuliru people constitute the predominant ethnic group in the region, and the chiefdom serves as a local governance structure for their community. The chiefdom system is represented by traditional leadership, customs, and cultural practices specific to the Bafuliiru.
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