Divénié

Divénié
Divénié

Location in the Republic of the Congo

Coordinates: 2°40′38″S 12°5′8″E / 2.67722°S 12.08556°E / -2.67722; 12.08556
Country  Republic of the Congo
Region Niari Region
District Divénié District
Elevation 1,770 ft (540 m)

Divénié is a town and capital of Divénié District in the Niari region of the Republic of Congo.

Founded in the late 19th century, the town has a colonial church made of brick which was built in 1899. However it is in very poor condition due to poor maintenance.

Jean-Jules Koukou the Congolese actor, author and director of theater is from Divénié.[1]

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Coordinates: 02°40′38″S 12°5′8″E / 2.67722°S 12.08556°E / -2.67722; 12.08556


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