Lukula

Lukula
Town
Lukula and surrounding area.
Lukula and surrounding area.
Lukula is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lukula
Lukula
Coordinates: 05°24′00″S 12°56′00″E / 5.40000°S 12.93333°E / -5.40000; 12.93333
Country DR Congo
ProvinceKongo Central
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total26,878
 • Density2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Lukula is a town in, and a territory of Kongo Central province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the road and disused Mayumbe railway line between Boma, to the south, and Tshela, to the north, on the southern bank of the Lakula river.[1][2][3] Lukula lies at an altitude of 144 m (472 ft) above sea level.[4] Economic activity includes cement production, utilising locally occurring limestone,[5] and commercial Logging.[6] As of the year 2004, there were 26,878 residents within Lukula.[7]

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