Lubumbashi
Lubumbashi (former names: Élisabethville (French); ⓘ (Dutch)) is the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the country's southeasternmost part, along the border with Zambia. The capital and principal city of the Haut-Katanga Province, Lubumbashi is the center of mining in the region, acting as a hub for many of the country's largest mining companies. No definite population figures are available, but the population of the city's urban area is estimated to be around 2,584,000 in 2021.
Lubumbashi | |
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Provincial capital and city | |
| Ville de Lubumbashi | |
Lubumbashi, 2006 | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname: L'shi – Lubum | |
Lubumbashi Location in the Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 11°39′51″S 27°28′58″E | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | Haut-Katanga |
| Founded | 1910 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martin Kazembe |
| Area | |
| • Land | 747 km2 (288 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 747 km2 (288 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,208 m (3,963 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Urban | 2,584,000 |
| • Urban density | 3,500/km2 (9,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 (Central Africa Time) |
| Climate | Cwa |
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