Mushie, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mushie is a town of 61,336 people in Mai-Ndombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Why visit Mushie
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Weather in Mushie
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About Mushie
Mushie is a town in Mai-Ndombe province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Mushie Territory. It lies at an elevation of 1118 ft (340 m), on the northern bank of the Kasai River at its confluence with the Fimi River. Mushie's population is roughly 33,000. Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo.
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Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
History
On 12 June 2024, a ship crashed around 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Mushie on the Kwa River, killing 86 people.
From the History section of Mushie on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Mushie
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Getting there and nearby towns
Bandundu Airport (FDU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 61 km away.
- Bandundu Province 61 km southeast, about 1 h by car
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