Poko | |
|---|---|
  Poko Location in Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 3°06′N26°54′E / 3.1°N 26.9°E Coordinates: 3°06′N26°54′E / 3.1°N 26.9°E | |
| Country |  DR Congo |
| Province | Bas-Uele |
| Seat | Poko |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22,909 km2 (8,845 sq mi) |
| Population (2016) [1] | |
| • Total | 436,293 |
| • Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Poko is a territory and a locality of Bas-Uele province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [2] [3]
It is composed of 13 collectivities (Chiefdoms and sectors):[ citation needed ]
| Sector or Chiefdom | Type |
|---|---|
| Abarambo | Sector |
| Babena | Chiefdom |
| Bakengaie | Chiefdom |
| Gamu | Chiefdom |
| Kembisa | Sector |
| Kipate | Chiefdom |
| Kumendeni | Chiefdom |
| Mabanga | Chiefdom |
| Madi | Chiefdom |
| Malele | Chiefdom |
| Ngbaradi | Chiefdom |
| Soronga | Chiefdom |
| Zune | Chiefdom |
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