Inkisi (town)
Kisantu, is a town in the western Democratic Republic of Congo, lying south west of Kinshasa, on the Inkisi River. It is known for its large cathedral and for its botanical gardens, which include an arboretum of indigenous trees. Location Kisantu is located in Kongo Central Province, along the eastern bank of the Inkisi River, as it flows northwards to empty into the Congo River. On the western bank of the river, is the settlement called Inkisi. Sometimes the metropolitan area is referred to as Inkisi-Kisantu. This is approximately northeast of the city of Matadi, the provincial headquarters. Kisantu is located approximately southwest of the city of Kinshasa, the national capital. The geographical coordinates of the town are: 05°07'44.0"S, 15°05'05.0"E (Latitude:-5.128889; Longitude:15.084722). The town is located at an average elevation of above mean sea level. Overview One of the tourist attractions to he town is the Kisantu Botanical Gardens (French: Jardin Botanique ...
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