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.
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.
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.