Kasaï-Central
Kasaï-Central is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Kasaï-Central and Kasaï provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Kasaï-Occidental province. Kasaï-Central was formed from the Lulua district and the independently administered city of Kananga which retained its status as a provincial capital. The 2020 population was estimated to be 4,045,300.
Kasaï-Central
Province du Kasaï Central (French) | |
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Province | |
View of the Congolian Savanna | |
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Seal | |
| Coordinates: 5°54′S 22°27′E | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Created | 2015 |
| Named for | Kasai River |
| Capital | Kananga |
| Government | |
| • Governor | John Kabeya Shikayi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59,111 km2 (22,823 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 19th |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,045,300 |
| • Rank | 8th |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
| License Plate Code | CGO / 15 |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Tshiluba |
The new province's territory corresponds to the historic Luluabourg Province which existed in the early period after independence between 1963 and 1966.
Within this province, there are 5 territories which are named:
- Demba 4. Kazumba
- Dibaya 5. Luiza
- Dimbelenge
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