Poko, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Place in Bas-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
3°09′N 26°53′E / 3.150°N 26.883°E / 3.150; 26.883Country Democratic Republic of the CongoProvinceBas-Uele ProvinceTerritoryPoko TerritoryPopulation
 (2012)
 • Total11,253ClimateAmNational languageLingala

Poko is a town and seat of Poko Territory, Bas-Uele Province, in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2012 it had an estimated population of 11,253 people.[1] Poko lies along the N25 road, 132 kilometres by road northwest of Isiro and 25.8 kilometres northeast of Zongbaya. It lies on the Poko River.

References

  1. ^ "Poko". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on July 20, 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.