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Geographical & Cultural Overview

Kinshasa, a significant locality within Democratic Republic of the Congo, offers a unique geographical and cultural profile. This city, known internationally by its standardized name Kinshasa, serves as a key point of interest in its region.

Location & Topography

Positioned at latitude -4.32758 and longitude 15.31357, the city's precise coordinates place it distinctly on the world map. Its digital elevation model indicates an average altitude of 281 meters, shaping the area's physical character.

Demographics & Significance

As a community of approximately 7,785,965 people, Kinshasa holds a specific demographic weight within its administrative area. Its official designation as a PPLC underscores its importance in the regional hierarchy.

Administrative Structure

Administratively, the city falls under the primary jurisdiction of 06. It is further organized within the subdivision, which helps to define its local governance and services.

Historical & Linguistic Heritage

The rich history of the region is reflected in the variety of names used for the city over time. In addition to its primary name, it is also recognized as FIH, Kincasa, Kinchasa, each name offering a glimpse into its linguistic and cultural heritage.

Time Zone & Scheduling

All local activities, scheduling, and daily life in Kinshasa are synchronized to the Africa/Kinshasa timezone, ensuring its alignment with the broader regional and international time standards.

Other names this city is known as.

FIH
Kincasa
Kinchasa
Kinchassa
Kinsas
Kinsasa
Kinsaso
Kinshasa
Kinshase
Kinsjasa
Kinszasa
Kinsásá
Kinxasa
Kinŝaso
Kinşasa
Kinšas
Kinšasa
Kînşasa
Leopoldstad
Leopoldville
Léopoldville
Quinxassa
jin sha sa
jin xia sha
kin cha sa
kinasasa
kinsaca
kinsasa
kinshasa
kinsyasa
knshasa
kynshasa
Κινσάσα
Киншаса
Киншасе
Кіншаса
Կինշասա
קינשאזע
קינשאסה
كينشاسا
کنشاسا
کنشاسہ
کینشاسا
किन्शासा
কিনশাসা
ਕਿਨਸ਼ਾਸਾ
கின்ஷாசா
കിൻഷസ
กินชาซา
ཀིན་ཤ་ས།
ကင်ရှာဆာမြို့
კინშასა
ኪንሻሳ
キンシャサ
金夏沙
金沙薩
킨샤사