Kilembe, DR Congo

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Kilembe
Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 5°42′36″S19°54′0″E / 5.71000°S 19.90000°E / -5.71000; 19.90000 Coordinates: 5°42′36″S19°54′0″E / 5.71000°S 19.90000°E / -5.71000; 19.90000
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Province Kwilu

Kilembe is a community in Kwilu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

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