Nord-Ubangi

province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Nord-Ubangi (or Noord-Ubangi) is one of the 26 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[1] Its capital is Gbadolite.[2] Nord-Ubangi is in the northwestern part of the country on the Ubangi River.

Nord-Ubangi Province
Province
Location of Nord-Ubangi Province
Coordinates: 4°17′N 21°1′E / 4.283°N 21.017°E / 4.283; 21.017
Country Democratic Republic of the Congo
CapitalGbadolite
Area
 • Total56,644 km2 (21,870 sq mi)
Population
 (2005 est.)
 • Total1,482,076
 • Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Official languageFrench
National languageLingala

Before 2015, it was part of the Équateur province.

It is divided into four territories:

  • Bosobolo
  • Businga
  • Mobayi-Mbongo
  • Yakoma

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