Uvira
Uvira is the capital city of the Uvira Territory in the South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is situated between Lake Tanganyika and the Mitumba Mountains and covers an area of approximately 16km.
Uvira | |
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| Ville de Uvira | |
Uvira | |
| Coordinates: 3°22′12″S 29°08′24″E | |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Province | South Kivu Province |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 74 km2 (29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 746 m (2,448 ft) |
| Population (2020 estimate) | |
| • Urban | 590,000 |
| • Urban density | 8,000/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
Geographically located between 13°15' north latitude and 28°10' east longitude, it is bordered by the Mazuza River to the north, the Ruzizi River to the south, Lake Tanganyika to the east, and the Munanira Mountain to the west. It is the economic and transportation hub of the Uvira Territory and is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Uvira, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Bukavu. With an estimated population of 590,000 (2020), Uvira is renowned for its thriving trade, prosperous fishing industry, and cultural heritage.