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The National Assembly is the lower house and main legislative political body of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was established by the 2006 constitution. It is located at the People's Palace (french: link=no, Palais du Peuple) in
Kinshasa Kinshasa (; ; ln, Kinsásá), formerly Léopoldville ( nl, Leopoldstad), is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once a site of fishing and trading villages situated along the Congo River, Kinshasa is now one of ...
. The most recent National Assembly was sworn in on January 28, 2019.


Electoral system

The National Assembly is elected every five years by
universal suffrage Universal suffrage (also called universal franchise, general suffrage, and common suffrage of the common man) gives the right to vote to all adult citizens, regardless of wealth, income, gender, social status, race, ethnicity, or political sta ...
. For the
2018 elections The following elections are scheduled to occur in 2018. The National Democratic Institute also maintains a calendar of elections around the world. Africa * 2018 Djiboutian parliamentary election 23 February 2018 *2018 Sierra Leonean general elec ...
the 500 seats of the assembly were apportioned among 181 electoral districts based on voter registration numbers. This resulted in 62 members elected in single member constituencies by
first-past-the-post In a first-past-the-post electoral system (FPTP or FPP), formally called single-member plurality voting (SMP) when used in single-member districts or informally choose-one voting in contrast to ranked voting, or score voting, voters cast the ...
and the remaining 438 members elected in multi-member constituencies by open list.


Presidents of the National Assembly


Number of deputies for each constituency by province

''The number of deputies elected from each subdivision in parenthesis.''


Bas-Uele (7)

* City of Buta (1) * Territories of Aketi (1),
Ango An , or , is a Japanese term for a three-month period of intense training for students of Zen Buddhism, lasting anywhere from 90 to 100 days. The practice during ango consists of meditation (zazen), study, and work ( samu (作務)). Ango is t ...
(1),
Bambesa Bambesa is a territory A territory is an area of land, sea, or space, particularly belonging or connected to a country, person, or animal. In international politics, a territory is usually either the total area from which a state may extr ...
(1), Bondo (1), Buta (1), Poko (1)


Équateur (12)

* City of Mbandaka (2) * Territories of Basankusu (2), Bikoro (2),
Bolomba Bolomba is a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the capital of the Bolomba Territory. References See also * List of cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo This is a list of cities and towns in the Democratic R ...
(2), Bomongo (1),
Ingende Ingende is a town in the Province of Équateur Équateur is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Équateur, Mongala, Nord-Ubangi, Sud-Ubangi, and Tshuapa provinces are the resu ...
(1), Lukolela (1), Makanza (1)


Haut-Katanga (30)

* Cities of
Lubumbashi Lubumbashi (former names: (French), ( Dutch)) is the second-largest city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the country's southeasternmost part, along the border with Zambia. The capital and principal city of the Haut-Katan ...
(15), Likasi (3) * Territories of Kambove (2), Kasenga (2), Kipushi (2), Mitwaba (1), Pweto (3),
Sakania Sakania is a town in Haut-Katanga Province, in the Congo Pedicle, in the far south of the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the border with Zambia. It is located at an elevation of 1278m asl, therefore it has a cool climate. Between 1935 and 1939 ...
(2)


Haut-Lomami Haut-Lomami (French for "Upper Lomami") is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Haut-Lomami, Haut-Katanga, Lualaba, and Tanganyika provinces are the result of the dismembermen ...
(16)

* City of Kamina (1) * Territories of Bukama (4), Kabongo (3), Kamina (2), Kaniama (2), Malemba-Nkulu (4)


Haut-Uele (11)

* City of
Isiro Isiro (pronounced ) is the capital of Haut-Uele Province in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies between the equatorial forest and the savannah and its main resource is coffee. Isiro's population is estimated ...
(1) * Territories of Dungu (1), Faradje (2),
Niangara Niangara is a town in the Haut-Uele Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lying on both sides of the Uele River. It is the headquarters of the Niangara Territory. The town has a hospital operated by Médecins Sans Frontières. As of ...
(1), Rungu (1), Wamba (3),
Watsa Watsa is a community in the Haut-Uele Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, administrative center of the Watsa Territory. It is served by Watsa Airport, a grass airstrip south of the town. Watsa was the location of the VI battalion ...
(2)


Ituri Ituri is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Ituri, Bas-Uele, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Orientale province. Ituri was ...
(28)

* City of Bunia (2) * Territories of Aru (6), Djugu (7), Irumu (3), Mahagi (7), Mambasa (3)


Kasaï (19)

* City of Tshikapa (3) * Territories of
Dekese Dekese is a community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the right bank of the Lukenie River. It is the administrative center of the Dekese territory of Kasai province. History Dekese was founded as a colonial post by Alexandre Delcomm ...
(1),
Ilebo Ilebo, formerly known as Port-Francqui, is a town in Kasai province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, lying at the highest navigable point of the Kasaï River. It is an important transport hub for ferries to Kinshasa and trains to Lubumbashi. ...
(3), Luebo (2), Mweka (3), Tshikapa (7)


Kasaï Central (19)

* City of
Kananga Kananga, formerly known as Luluabourg or Luluaburg, is the capital city of the Kasai-Central Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was the capital of the former Kasaï-Occidental Province. It is the fourth most populous urban a ...
(4) * Territories of Demba (3),
Dibaya Dibaya is a small town in Kasai-Central province of southern Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 5,213. Dibaya has an airport with regular flights to Kinshasa, Kikwit and Angola. As a result of the K ...
(2),
Dimbelenge Dimbelenge is a city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located in Kasaï-Central Kasaï-Central is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Kasaï-Central and Kasa ...
(2), Kazumba (4),
Luiza Luiza is a feminine given name, most commonly found in the Albanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Russian languages. People bearing the name Luiza include: * Luiza Almeida (born 1991), Brazilian dressage rider * Luiza Helena de Bairros (1953 ...
(4)


Kasaï-Oriental Kasaï-Oriental (French for "East Kasai") is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Kasaï-Oriental, Lomami, and Sankuru provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the for ...
(14)

* City of Mbuji-Mayi (6) * Territories of
Kabeya-Kamwanga Kabeya-Kamwanga is a town of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the administrative center of Kabeya-Kamwanga territory of Kasaï-Oriental Kasaï-Oriental (French for "East Kasai") is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Rep ...
(1), Katanda (2), Lupatapata (1), Miabi (2), Tshilenge (2)


Kinshasa Kinshasa (; ; ln, Kinsásá), formerly Léopoldville ( nl, Leopoldstad), is the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Once a site of fishing and trading villages situated along the Congo River, Kinshasa is now one of ...
(55)

* Kinshasa I ( Lukunga) (14), Kinshasa II ( Funa) (12), Kinshasa III ( Mont-Amba) (11), Kinshasa IV ( Tshangu) (18)


Kongo Central (24)

* Cities of Boma (2), Matadi (3) * Territories of
Kasangulu Kasangulu is a town in Kongo Central Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has a population of 27,960. Transport It is served by a station on the Matadi–Kinshasa Railway. See also * Railway stations in DRCongo Railway s ...
(2), Kimvula (1), Lukula (2),
Luozi Luozi is a community in Kongo Central province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the seat of the Luozi Territory within Cataractes District Cataractes District was a district located in the Kongo Central province, in the Democratic ...
(1), Madimba (2), Mbanza-Ngungu (4),
Moanda Moanda is one of the largest towns in Gabon, lying on the N3 road in Haut Ogooué. It is also one of the most important manganese mining towns in the world, under the auspices of the '' Compagnie Minière de l'Ogooué'' (COMILOG), which beg ...
(2), Seke-Banza (1),
Songololo Songololo is a town in Kongo Central Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Transport It is served by a station of the national railway system on the line between the ocean port and the capital of Kinshasa. See also * Railway station ...
(2), Tshela (2)


Kwango (12)

* City of Kenge (1) * Territories of Feshi (2), Kahemba (1), Kasongo-Lunda (4), Kenge (3), Popokabaka (1)


Kwilu (29)

* Cities of Bandundu (1), Kikwit (3) * Territories of Bagata (3), Bulungu (6), Gungu (4), Idiofa (7),
Masi-Manimba Masi-Manimba is a town in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the headquarters of the Masi-Manimba Territory. As of 2012 the population was estimated to be 31,802. The town lies on the Lukula River, a tributary of the Kwilu River. ...
(5)


Lomami (15)

* Cities of Kabinda (1),
Mwene-Ditu Mwene-Ditu is a town in southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lomami Province. History The town of Mwene Ditu is born of the Presidential Order Act No. 43/2003 of 28 March 2003 on a proposal and request of a national adviser on defense and ...
(2) * Territories of Kabinda (2), Kamiji (1), Lubao (2), Luilu (4), Ngandajika (3)


Lualaba (13)

* City of
Kolwezi Kolwezi or Kolwesi is the capital city of Lualaba Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, west of Likasi. It is home to an airport and a railway to Lubumbashi. Just outside of Kolwezi there is the static inverter plant ...
(4) * Territories of Dilolo (2), Kapanga (1), Lubudi (3), Mutshatsha (2), Sandoa (1)


Mai-Ndombe (12)

* City of
Inongo Inongo is the capital of Mai-Ndombe Province in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 45,159. Transport The town is served by Inongo Airport Inongo Airport is an airstrip servi ...
(1) * Territories of
Bolobo Bolobo is a town on the Congo River in Mai-Ndombe Province in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the administrative center of Bolobo Territory. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 31,366. People The pr ...
(1),
Inongo Inongo is the capital of Mai-Ndombe Province in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 45,159. Transport The town is served by Inongo Airport Inongo Airport is an airstrip servi ...
(2), Kiri (1),
Kutu Kutu may refer to: *The Kutu people of Tanzania **Kutu language, the native language of the Kutu people Places * Kutu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, a town and territory * Kutu (island), a municipality in the Federated States of Micronesia Bro ...
(3),
Kwamouth Kwamouth is a small community in Mai-Ndombe province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the headquarters of the Kwamouth territory. The town lies at the mouth of the Kwah River, the last stretch of the Kasai River after it has been joi ...
(1), Mushie (1), Oshwe (1),
Yumbi Yumbi is a town and territory of Mai-Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the eastern bank of the Congo River between Bolobo and Lukolela. The town of Yumbi is the headquarters of Yumbi Territory and has a population of appr ...
(1)


Maniema (13)

* City of Kindu (2) * Territories of Kabambare (2), Kailo (1),
Kasongo Kasongo, also known as Piani Kasongo, is a town and a Territory, located in the Maniema Province of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Geography Kasongo lies east of the Lualaba River, northwest of its confluence with the Luama Ri ...
(3),
Kibombo Kibombo is a territory in Maniema province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (french: République démocratique du Congo (RDC), colloquially "La RDC" ), informally Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo, the DR ...
(1), Lubutu (1), Pangi (2),
Punia Punia can refer to: * ''Punia'' (cicada), a genus of cicadas *Punia, Lithuania Punia is a historic village in the Alytus District Municipality, Lithuania. Situated on the right bank of the Nemunas River, it has a population of about 800. It was ...
(1)


Mongala (12)

* City of
Lisala Lisala is the capital of the Mongala Province in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo River flows through the city. Its Cathédrale Saint-Hermès is the cathedral episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lisala. It i ...
(1) * Territories of Bongandanga (3), Bumba (5),
Lisala Lisala is the capital of the Mongala Province in northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congo River flows through the city. Its Cathédrale Saint-Hermès is the cathedral episcopal see of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lisala. It i ...
(3)


Nord-Kivu (48)

* Cities of Beni (2), Butembo (4),
Goma Goma is the capital of North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located on the northern shore of Lake Kivu, next to the Rwandan city of Gisenyi. The lake and the two cities are in the Albertine Rift, the ...
(5) * Territories of Beni (8), Lubero (9),
Masisi Masisi is a town in the North Kivu Province in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the administrative center of the Masisi Territory. Location Masisi lies approximately by road, northwest of the provincial capital of ...
(8), Nyiragongo (2), Rutshuru (7),
Walikale Walikale is a town in the North Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is the administrative center of the Walikale Territory. Walikale is home to the largest tin deposits in the Congo and to some very large gold mines, ...
(3)


Nord-Ubangi (8)

* City of
Gbadolite Gbadolite or Gbado-Lite (pronounced ) is the capital of Nord-Ubangi Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The town is located south of the Ubangi River at the border to the Central African Republic and northeast of the national capit ...
(1) * Territories of Bosobolo (1),
Businga Businga is a town in Nord-Ubangi Province of north-western Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the administrative center of the territory of the same name. In 2009 it had an estimated population of 32,584. Topography Businga is located on th ...
(3), Mobayi-Mbongo (1), Yakoma (2)


Sankuru Sankuru is one of the 21 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo created in the 2015 repartitioning. Sankuru, Kasaï-Oriental, and Lomami provinces are the result of the dismemberment of the former Kasaï-Oriental province. S ...
(14)

* City of Lusambo (1) * Territories of
Katako-Kombe Katako-Kombe is a territory of Sankuru Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is part of the region known as Kasaï. It is traditionally considered the homeland of the Tetela people. It is also the birthplace of the Congo’s first ...
(3),
Kole Kole Weathers is a fictional superheroine in DC Comics. She is a former member of the Teen Titans. Fictional character biography Professor Abel Weathers, paranoid of an impending nuclear holocaust, was attempting to find a way for humanity to s ...
(2),
Lodja Lodja is a remote town in the Sankuru (formerly Kasaï-Oriental) province in central Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is serviced by the Lodja Airport which is about from town. Lodja is a hub for both rice production in the province and dia ...
(5),
Lomela Lomela is a city in Kasaï-Oriental province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Democratic Republic of the Congo (french: République démocratique du Congo (RDC), colloquially "La RDC" ), informally Congo-Kinshasa, DR Congo, t ...
(1), Lubefu (1), Lusambo (1)


Sud-Kivu (32)

* City of Bukavu (5) * Territories of
Fizi Fizi is a territory in the south of Sud-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, bordering the South Kivu territories of Uvira, Mwenga and Shabunda to the north, Lake Tanganyika or Tanzania in the east, and the provinces Katanga in the so ...
(4), Idjwi (2), Kabare (4), Kalehe (4), Mwenga (3),
Shabunda Shabunda is a town and a territory of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Shabunda is the largest territory in the province, covering more than 25,000 square kilometres. According to the Humanitarian Exchange Magazine, in 2002 it ...
(2), Uvira (4), Walungu (4)


Sud-Ubangi (16)

* Cities of Gemena (1), Zongo (1) * Territories of Budjala (3), Gemena (5), Kungu (4), Libenge (2)


Tanganyika Tanganyika may refer to: Places * Tanganyika Territory (1916–1961), a former British territory which preceded the sovereign state * Tanganyika (1961–1964), a sovereign state, comprising the mainland part of present-day Tanzania * Tanzania Main ...
(15)

* City of Kalemie (2) * Territories of Kabalo (1), Kalemie (2), Kongolo (3), Manono (3), Moba (3), Nyunzu (1)


Tshopo (16)

* City of Kisangani (5) * Territories of
Bafwasende Bafwasende is a town in the Tshopo Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It lies on the Lindi River The Lindi is a minor river of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It flows through the Tshopo and North Kivu North Ki ...
(1), Banalia (1), Basoko (2), Isangi (3), Opala (1), Ubundu (2), Yahuma (1)


Tshuapa (10)

* City of Boende (1) * Territories of Befale (1), Boende (1), Bokungu (2), Djolu (2), Ikela (2),
Monkoto Monkoto is a territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located in Tshuapa Province. The village of Monkoto (Coordinates:) is within Monkoto Territory. It is on the Momboyo river The Momboyo River (french: Rivière Momboyo) is a ...
(1)


See also

* Transitional National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo * List of presidents of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo * Members of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006-2011


References


External links


National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
{{DEFAULTSORT:National Assembly Of The Democratic Republic Of The Congo Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Congo 1960 establishments in the Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville)