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Kayanguta Destination Guide
Explore Kayanguta in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Kayanguta in the region of Nord Kivu is a town in Democratic Republic of the Congo - some 1,022 mi or ( 1645 km ) East of Kinshasa , the country's capital city .
Current time in Kayanguta is now 12:29 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lubumbashi " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Mwanza, Kigali, Vuteste, Vuhovi, and Pabuka. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Mwanza . Where to go and what to see in Kayanguta ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Butembo
Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying west of the Virunga National Park. Until the Congo Civil War, it was an important commercial centre with a large market, a cathedral, a small hospital, and an airport, lying in an area known for tea and coffee growing. As of 2010 it had an estimated population of 200,000.
Located at 0.15 29.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
2008 Congo football riots
On Sunday 14 September 2008, a riot broke out in connection with a football game in Butembo, province of Nord-Kivu, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The teams playing were Socozaki and Nyuki System, which are two local clubs whose games are considered derbies. The riots were sparked by accusations that one of the football players was using witchcraft.
Located at 0.15 29.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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