Makanza Territory

Makanza or Mankanza Territory is an administrative area in Équateur Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.^[2] It lies along the main channel of the Congo River.^[3] Headquarters for the territory is the town of Makanza.^[4] The territory was created by presidential order on 6 October 1976.^[5]

Makanza
Territory
Country	DR Congo
Province	Équateur
Seat	Makanza
Area [1]
• Total	7,570 km2 (2,920 sq mi)
Population [1]
• Total	250,549
• Density	33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (West Africa Time)

In the early 21st century, bandits operated in the area.^[6]

Climate

The average temperature is between 23° and 25°C. The average annual rainfall is between 1700 mm and 1900 mm.^[7]

Administrative divisions

In addition to the town of Makanza, officially a commune, the territory is divided into three sectors:^[3]

Bangala, with four groupings (groupements) of 34 villages;

Mweko, with two groupings (groupements) of 21 villages;

Ndobo, with four groupings (groupements) of 17 villages.

Towns

The main towns are:

• Bolombo
• Mabanga
• Makanza, HQ
• Malele
• Malundja
• Mobeka
• Lusenge