Haut-Uélé
Haut-Uele (French for "Upper Uele") is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Isiro.[2] It is named for the Uele River.
Haut-Uele Province | |
|---|---|
Province | |
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| Coordinates: 2°46′35.02″N 27°37′4.48″E | |
| Country |  Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Capital | Isiro |
| Largest city | Isiro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 89,683 km2 (34,627 sq mi) |
| Population (2005 est.) | |
| • Total | 1,920,867 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Official language | French |
| National language | Lingala |
| Website | http://provinceduhautuele.cd |
Before 2015, Haut-Uele was part of Orientale Province.
The territories in Haut-Uele are:
- Dungu
- Faradje
- Niangara
- Rungu
- Wamba
- Watsa
References
- Central Intelligence Agency (2016). "Democratic Republic of the Congo". The World Factbook. Langley, Virginia: Central Intelligence Agency. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- "Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo". Statiods.com.
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