Makongo Explained

Makongo
Pushpin Map:Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates:3.2457°N 26.3627°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Democratic Republic of the Congo
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Bas-Uélé
Subdivision Type2:Territory
Subdivision Name2:Bambesa Territory
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Area Codes:for multiple area codes

Makongo (or Bakongo, Bakongoi, Bakongai etc.) is a settlement in the Bas-Uélé province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Location

Makongo is in Bambesa Territory, Bas-Uélé province.It is on the Makongo River, a tributary of the Bomokandi River, which in turn is a tributary of the Uele River.

Historical

The Italian explorer Giovanni Miani Mangià arrive in Bakongoi on 3 July 1872. At this point his escort refused to go further.Miani stayed at Bakangoi until 16 September 1872.The sultan was greatly pleased with a present of a looking glass, and told him much about the lands to the south and west.Based on interviews with the sultan and his subjects Miani drew a sketch map of the region.