Mushie

Congo (Dem. Rep.) / Bandundu / Mushie /

Mushie is a town in, and a territory of Mai-Ndombe Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Population 35428 (2004 estimated, World Gazetteer). After the 2009 reorganization of Congos privinces the town will be in Mai-Ndombe Province. It lies at an altitude of 1118 ft (340 m), on the northern bank of the Kasai River, along the section where the Kasai is known as the Kwa River, approximately 10 miles west of the Kasais confluence with the Fimi River. Mushie was the birthplace of the celebrated Congolese musician Papa Wendo. The town is served by Mushie Airport.
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Coordinates:   3°0'49"S   16°55'26"E
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