Mbanza-Ngungu
| Mbanza-Ngungu | |
|---|---|
| City and Territory | |
  Mbanza-Ngungu | |
| Coordinates: 5°15′S 14°52′E / 5.250°S 14.867°ECoordinates: 5°15′S 14°52′E / 5.250°S 14.867°E | |
| Country |
 DR Congo |
| Province | Bas-Congo |
| District | Cataractes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8,190 km2 (3,160 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 100,000 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (32/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
Mbanza-Ngungu, formerly known as Thysville or Thysstad, named after Albert Thys, is a city and territory in Bas-Congo Province in the western part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, lying on a short branch off the Matadi-Kinshasa Railway. It has a population of nearly 100,000 people.
Overview
Formerly known as a resort town, it is home to the Thysville Caves, known for their blind, colourless fish. It is home to a major FARDC garrison: the 1st Armoured Brigade was based here during the early '90s period.[1] The 1st Armoured Brigade was first listed in the IISS Military Balance in 1982-83 edition, implying that the brigade may have been created during that period.[2] The city's other main industry is railway engineering.
The city is currently the main site of Kongo University.
See also
References
- ↑ Ed. by Sandra W. Meditz and Tim Merrill, Country Study for Zaire, 1993, Library of Congress
- ↑ IISS Military Balance 82/83, page 71
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