Mulongo | |
|---|---|
  Mulongo Location in DRC | |
| Coordinates: 7°50′S27°00′E / 7.833°S 27.000°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Province | Haut-Lomami |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 60,815 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Mulongo is a town in Haut-Lomami, in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2012, it has a population of 60,815. [1]
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