Masina (Kinshasa)
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Masina is a municipality (commune) in the Tshangu district of Kinshasa
, the capital city
of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
.
It is bordered by the Pool Malebo
in the north and Boulevard Lumbumba to the south. It has recently become a desirable area in which to live and has a large, growing population.
Masina shelters within it the Marché de la Liberté "M’Zee Laurent-Désiré Kabila”, one of the largest markets of Kinshasa, which was built under the presidency of Laurent-Désiré Kabila
to repay the inhabitants of the district of Tshangu who had resisted the rebels in August 1998.
The area is known by the nickname "Chine Populaire
" ("People's China").
and Kimbanseke
, belong to the district of Tshangu 20 km east of central Kinshasa.
Most of the municipality is occupied by a wetland
bordering the Pool Malebo
, which explains the low population density
relative of the municipality. The urban area, stretching along Boulevard Lumumba, however, reaches population densities comparable to those of other municipalities in the heart of Kinshasa (about 50,000 inhabitants per km²).
Kinshasa
Kinshasa is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The city is located on the Congo River....
, the capital city
Capital City
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of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
.
It is bordered by the Pool Malebo
Pool Malebo
The Pool Malebo , is a lake-like widening in the lower reaches of the Congo River....
in the north and Boulevard Lumbumba to the south. It has recently become a desirable area in which to live and has a large, growing population.
Masina shelters within it the Marché de la Liberté "M’Zee Laurent-Désiré Kabila”, one of the largest markets of Kinshasa, which was built under the presidency of Laurent-Désiré Kabila
Laurent-Désiré Kabila
Laurent-Désiré Kabila was President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from May 17, 1997, when he overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko, until his assassination by his bodyguards on January 18, 2001...
to repay the inhabitants of the district of Tshangu who had resisted the rebels in August 1998.
The area is known by the nickname "Chine Populaire
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
" ("People's China").
Geography
Masina, together with the communes of NdjiliNdjili
Ndjili may refer to:* Ndjili, Kinshasa, also known as N'djili or N'Djili, a commune of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo* Ndjili River, a rived that runs through Kinshasa* Institut de N'Djili, a secondary school in Kinshasa...
and Kimbanseke
Kimbanseke
Kimbanseke is a municipality in the Tshangu district of Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.It is situated in the southeast of Kinshasa. Settlement in this hilled area is relatively new.- External links :*...
, belong to the district of Tshangu 20 km east of central Kinshasa.
Most of the municipality is occupied by a wetland
Wetland
A wetland is an area of land whose soil is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. Wetlands are categorised by their characteristic vegetation, which is adapted to these unique soil conditions....
bordering the Pool Malebo
Pool Malebo
The Pool Malebo , is a lake-like widening in the lower reaches of the Congo River....
, which explains the low population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
relative of the municipality. The urban area, stretching along Boulevard Lumumba, however, reaches population densities comparable to those of other municipalities in the heart of Kinshasa (about 50,000 inhabitants per km²).
External links
- City Map of Kinshasa (2001)
- Map of Léopoldville (1954)
