Mai-Ndombe Province

Mai-Ndombe is one of the 21 provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Mai-Ndombe, Kwango, and Kwilu provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Bandundu province. Mai-Ndombe was formed from the Plateaux and Mai-Ndombe districts. The town of Inongo was elevated to capital city of the new province.

The 2020 population was estimated to be 2,254,100.

History
Mai-Ndombe Province was a separate province from 1962 to 1966, prior the creation of Bandundu Province from the post-colonial political regions of Kwango, Kwilu, and Mai-Ndombe. Presidents (from 1965, governors) were: A large river boat sank in the province in 2021, killing at least 60 people.
 * 8 Sep 1962 -   Dec 1963  Victor Kumoriko
 * 23 Sep 1963 - 11 Oct 1963   V. Bola (in rebellion)
 * Jan 1964 -   Dec 1964  Gabriël Zangabie
 * 1964 -       1965  ...
 * 27 Jul 1965 - 25 Apr 1966 Daniël Mongiya

Geography
Currently, there are 8 territories in Mai-Ndombe province, which are:


 * 1) Bolobo
 * 2) Inongo
 * 3) Kiri
 * 4) Kutu
 * 5) Kwamouth
 * 6) Mushie
 * 7) Oshwe
 * 8) Yumbi