Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Basankusu is a town of 41,141 people in Équateur, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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About Basankusu
Basankusu is a town in Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the main town and administrative centre of the Basankusu Territory. In 2004, it had an estimated population of 23,764. It has a gravel airstrip, covered and open markets, a hospital, and three cellphone networks, the first of which was installed in 2006.
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Churches and places of worship7
Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Basankusu
Church
Church in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Getting there and nearby towns
Basankusu Airport (BSU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 km away.
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Photo credits
- Basankusu Market, Democratic Republic of Congo, Francis Hannaway, Public domain
- Basankusu Cathedral, Francis Hannaway, CC BY-SA 3.0
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