Time zone DRC2 (UTC+2) National language Swahili Population 6,502 (2010) Province North Kivu | Climate Am Elevation 1,651 m Local time Tuesday 5:00 PM | |
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Country Democratic Republic of the Congo Weather 26°C, Wind NW at 8 km/h, 80% Humidity | ||
Masisi is a town in the North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the administrative center of the Masisi Territory.
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Map of Masisi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Location
The location of Masisi lies approximately 69 kilometres (43 mi), by road, northwest of the provincial capital of Goma. The coordinates of Masisi are:01°24′00″S, 28°49′05″E (Latitude:-1.4000; Longitude:28.8180).
Overview
The town lies at an average altitude of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft), in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. Masisi is the location of a number of cheese factories. Most of the cheese produced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo comes from Masisi Territory.
During the last decade, Masisi and the surrounding countryside has witnessed strife and conflict as the many militias in this part of the country fought each other and against FARDC and MONUC, for territory and wealth. Many have either been killed or permanently disabled, with more carrying residual psychological trauma.
Population
As of 2010, the population of Masisi is 6,502 people.