Yumbi
Territory in Mai-Ndombe, DR Congo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yumbi is a town and territory of Mai-Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the eastern bank of the Congo River between Bolobo and Lukolela.[1] The town of Yumbi is the headquarters of Yumbi Territory and has a population of approximately 30,000.[2][3]
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Coordinates: 1.900458°S 16.558628°E / -1.900458; 16.558628 | |
Country | DR Congo |
Province | Mai-Ndombe |
Seat | Yumbi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
National language | Lingala |
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On February 2, 2003 a tornado killed 17 people in and near the town. Over 4,000 people were injured, 217 seriously.[4][5]