Mushie

Mushie is a town in Mai-Ndombe province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Mushie territory. It lies at an elevation of 1118 ft (340 m), on the northern bank of the Kasai River at its confluence with the Fimi River.[1][2] Mushie's population is roughly 33,000.[3] Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo.[4] The town is served by Mushie Airport.[5]

Mushie
Commune
Mushie
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 3°1′10″S 16°54′49″E
Country DR Congo
ProvinceMai-Ndombe Province
TerritoryMushie
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateAw
National languageLingala

References
  1. National Geographic Atlas of the World: Revised Sixth Edition, National Geographic Society, 1992
  2. www.maplandia.com
  3. www.geonames.org
  4. www.independent.co.uk
  5. www.pictaero.com


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