Butembo | |
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| Ville de Butembo | |
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  Butembo Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 00°07′40″N 29°17′15″E / 0.12778°N 29.28750°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Province | North Kivu |
| City status | 2001 |
| Communes | Bulengera, Kimemi, Mususa, Vulamba |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sylvain Kanyamanda Mbusa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 190.34 km2 (73.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,750 m (5,740 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • Total | 154,621 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
| Climate | Af |
Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on the Rwenzori graben[clarification needed] and west of Virunga National Park. The city is an important commercial centre[citation needed] with large markets, a cathedral, multiple large hospitals, and an airport. It is the city where live the most prosperous businessmen of the East of the country.[citation needed] The city is located in a region known for tea and coffee growing.[citation needed] As of 2024 it had an estimated population of 154,621.[2]
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