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Dolisie
Place in Niari Department, Republic of the Congo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dolisie, known as Loubomo (or Lubomo) between 1975 and 1991, is a city and a commune.[1] It is the capital of Niari in the south western of the Republic of the Congo, the country's third largest city and an important commercial centre. The city lies on the eastern edge of the coastal rainforest and has a population of 117,920 (2018 estimation).[2]
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Dolisie
(Loubomo) | |
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Coordinates: 4°12′2″S 12°40′45″E | |
Country | Republic of the Congo |
Department | Niari Department |
District | Louvakou District |
Commune | Dolisie |
Founded | 1934 |
Founded by | Albert Dolisie |
Area | |
• Total | 18.3 km2 (7.1 sq mi) |
• Land | 18.3 km2 (7.1 sq mi) |
Elevation | 290 m (950 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 117,920 |
• Density | 6,400/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
Area code | 242 |
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Dolisie is divided into 2 urban boroughs (arrondissements):
- Foundou-Foundou
- Youlou-Poungui