Mbuji-Mayi
Mbuji-Mayi, formerly Bakwanga, sits atop one of the largest known diamond deposits in the world, making it the traditional centre of industrial diamond mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A large city on the Mbuji-Mayi River in south-central DRC, it is thought to be the country's second-largest city after Kinshasa. Its name derives from Tshiluba and translates roughly as "Goat-Water." The city remains remote and poorly connected to surrounding provinces, with air travel the primary link to the wider country.
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- Population2,101,332
- Nearest water from center 6.9 km4.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 46 km29 mi
Nearest airports
Mbuji-Mayi: quick answers
Where is Mbuji-Mayi?
Mbuji-Mayi is in Congo - Kinshasa.
How do you get to Mbuji-Mayi?
The nearest airport is Mbuji Mayi (MJM), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mbuji-Mayi?
The warmest month is July, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is November, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is November, with about 185 mm7.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mbuji-Mayi?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.