Kasaï-Central
Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Kasaï-Central is one of the 21 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Kasaï-Central and Kasaï provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Kasaï-Occidental province.[2] Kasaï-Central was formed from the Lulua district and the independently administered city of Kananga which retained its status as a provincial capital. The 2024 population was estimated to be 4,211,190.[3]
Kasaï-Central
Province du Kasaï Central (French) | |
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View of the Congolian Savanna | |
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| Coordinates: 5°54′S 22°27′E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Created | 2015 |
| Named after | Kasai River |
| Capital | Kananga |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Joseph Moïse Kambulu[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 59,111 km2 (22,823 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 19th |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 4,211,190 |
| • Rank | 8th |
| • Density | 71.242/km2 (184.52/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | |
| • Native | Bakuba • Bena-Lulua • Bakete • Luba-Kasaï (Baluba) • Balwalwa |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
| License Plate Code | CGO / 15 |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Tshiluba |
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The new province's territory corresponds to the historic Luluabourg Province which existed in the early period after independence between 1963 and 1966.
Within this province, there are 5 territories which are named:
