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Elevation
  
1,381 m (4,531 ft)

Area
  
190.3 km²

Local time
  
Tuesday 6:32 PM

University
  
UCG

Climate
  
Af

Population
  
670,285 (2013)

Province
  
North Kivu

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Country
  
Democratic Republic of the Congo

Weather
  
24°C, Wind NE at 8 km/h, 71% Humidity

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Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying west of the Virunga National Park. The city is an important commercial centre with large markets, a cathedral, multiple large hospitals, and an airport. The city is located in a region known for tea and coffee growing. As of 2013 it had an estimated population of 670,285, making it the second largest city in North Kivu.

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Map of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Overview

The city is home to the 2nd Integrated Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Université Catholique du Graben (UCG) is located in Butembo. It was founded in 1989.

The Adventist University of Lukanga (UNILUK) founded in 1979 is located in Butembo.

In 2006 Hotel de Butembo was finished. An expensive hotel when compared to the living standards, but a very safe place to stay for foreigners. As of 2007, Butembo (and surroundings) can be seen in detail in Google Maps.

Butembo is 90% populated by the Nande tribe, a tribe fueled by ethnic solidarity, conservative moral standards and influential leaders.

References

Butembo Wikipedia