Mushie
Mushie is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mushie
Mushie
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 3°1′10″S 16°54′49″E / 3.01944°S 16.91361°E / -3.01944; 16.91361
Country DR Congo
ProvinceMai-Ndombe Province
TerritoryMushie
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
ClimateAw
National languageLingala

Mushie is a town in Mai-Ndombe province, Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Mushie Territory. It lies at an elevation of 1118 ft (340 m), on the northern bank of the Kasai River at its confluence with the Fimi River.[1][2] Mushie's population is roughly 33,000.[3] Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo.[4] The town is served by Mushie Airport.[5]

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03°01′00″S 16°55′00″E / 3.01667°S 16.91667°E / -3.01667; 16.91667

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