Vanga (vɑːɳɢ/ə/) is a town in
Kwilu province in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, approximately east of the capital city Kinshasa. Vanga is in
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. Vanga is known for its large medical center that supports the greater
Bandundu region.
Transport
The two main modes of transportation in and out of Vanga are the Kwilu River and flights through the
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) pilots.
Vanga Airport
Vanga Airport is an airport serving the town of Vanga in Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Airport facilities are run and maintained by Mission Aviation Fellowship.
See also
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is used for transportation of medical supplies and visitors. The runway is suitable for a 4-8 seater Cessna. The river is a dominant resource for transporting goods as it is less than a mile away from the town.
Language
Residents speak the following languages:
Lingala,
Kituba
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,
Kikongo,
French
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, and
English.
Vanga Hospital
Vanga's medical center of Bandundu (DRC) is run by an evangelical community. This is the largest hospital in the region. It welcomes 13,000 patients a year, has more than 400 beds, and employs 13 doctors and hundreds of nurses. The location has existed since 1908. The hospital has a medical residency program which continues to grow in size.
Industries
Agriculture, medical support, and local market businesses are the dominant sources of local income. The primary exported good is coffee and maize, and land is owned and cultivated by locals. The medical center is a common source of employment for those with a basic education.
The local market sells everything from raw materials for cooking, to hot meals and phone minutes. Stations at the market can be rented for a short time or regularly.
References
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Populated places in Kwilu Province