Gemena
Gemena is the capital of Sud-Ubangi Province in northwestern DR Congo, a city notable for the mausoleum built in memory of Mama Yemo — mother of Mobutu Sese Seko — who died here in 1971. The city has a large airport and hosts a major military brigade. A waterside setting adds some context for those passing through this regional centre.
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- Population197,159
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
Nearest airports
Gemena: quick answers
Where is Gemena?
Gemena is in Congo - Kinshasa.
How do you get to Gemena?
The nearest airport is Gemena (GMA), about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gemena?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C76°F. The wettest month is October, with about 197 mm7.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gemena?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.