Bandalungwa

Bandalungwa (often abbreviated "Bandal") is a municipality (commune) in the Funa district of Kinshasa in the western region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Bandalungwa
Commune de Bandalungwa
Bandalungwa on map of Kinshasa city-province
Kinshasa city-province on map of DR Congo
Coordinates: 04°20′55″S 15°16′47″E
Country DR Congo
City-ProvinceKinshasa
Area
  Total6.28 km2 (2.42 sq mi)
Population
 (2004 est.)
  Total202,341
  Density32,000/km2 (83,000/sq mi)

Its northern portion is occupied by the military barracks of Kokolo, whose buildings prominently display traditional Flemish architecture. The barracks are separated from residential areas such as the "Block" by Kasavubu Avenue.

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