Tenke, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Place in Lualaba, DR Congo
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Tenke is a town in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1]
Country
DR Congo
DR CongoTenke | |
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  Tenke Location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 10°35′00″S 26°07′00″E | |
| Country | DR Congo |
| Province | Lualaba |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Economy
The main economic activity of the city is mining, mainly from the Tenke Fungurume Mine.[2]
Another important economic activity is logistics services.
Transport
Road
The city is crossed by Transafican Highway 9 (TAH 9), which connects it to the cities of Likasi and Kolwezi.
Rail
It is the junction of the national railway network of Congo, connecting the Benguela railway to the Cape to Cairo Railway.[3]
