Lukula

Lukula is a town in, and a territory of Kongo Central province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the road and disused Mayumbe railway line between Boma, to the south, and Tshela, to the north, on the southern bank of the Lakula river.^[1][2][3] Lukula lies at an altitude of 144 m (472 ft) above sea level.^[4] Economic activity includes cement production, utilising locally occurring limestone,^[5] and commercial Logging.^[6] As of the year 2004, there were 26,878 residents within Lukula.^[7]

Lukula
Town
Lukula and surrounding area.
Lukula
Coordinates: 05°24′00″S 12°56′00″E
Country	DR Congo
Province	Kongo Central
Area
• Total	10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation	144 m (472 ft)
Population  (2004)
• Total	26,878
• Density	2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

See also

• Railway stations in Congo