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Lisala

Lisala is a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the capital of Mongala Province and is situated in the northwestern part of the country along the Mongala River, a tributary of the Congo River system. The city serves as an administrative, commercial, and service center for the surrounding rural area.

Geography and transport in Lisala are shaped by its riverine location. The Mongala River provides important

History and administration: Lisala developed as a regional center during the colonial era and became the capital

Demographics and culture: The population includes urban residents and rural migrants. French is the official language

Economy: The economy is largely based on fishing, agriculture (including staples such as cassava and various

Education and health: Lisala has essential educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools, and health services

transport
routes
to
other
towns
in
the
Congo
basin,
supporting
trade
and
movement
of
people.
The
town
is
connected
by
road
to
nearby
settlements
and
is
served
by
a
river
port
as
well
as
a
small
airstrip.
of
Mongala
Province
when
the
province
was
created
in
2015
from
part
of
the
former
Équateur
Province.
Today
it
remains
the
administrative
heart
of
the
province.
of
administration,
while
Lingala
is
widely
spoken
locally
alongside
other
regional
languages.
crops),
and
local
trade
in
markets.
The
river
and
agricultural
activities
link
Lisala
to
other
communities
in
the
province
and
region.
such
as
a
hospital
to
serve
residents
and
surrounding
communities.