Makanza Territory

Makanza or Mankanza Territory is an administrative area in Équateur Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies along the main channel of the Congo River. Headquarters for the territory is the town of Makanza. The territory was created by presidential order on 6 October 1976.

Makanza
Territory
Country DR Congo
ProvinceÉquateur
SeatMakanza
Area
  Total7,570 km2 (2,920 sq mi)
Population
  Total250,549
  Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (West Africa Time)

In the early 21st century, bandits operated in the area.

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