Barumbu
Barumbu | |
|---|---|
| Commune de Barumbu | |
Barumbu on map of Kinshasa city-province | |
Kinshasa city-province on map of DR Congo | |
| Coordinates: 04°19′01″S 15°19′40″E / 4.31694°S 15.32778°E | |
| Country | DR Congo |
| City-Province | Kinshasa |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.72 km2 (1.82 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 est.) | |
• Total | 413,628 |
| • Density | 88,000/km2 (230,000/sq mi) |
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Barumbu is a commune in the Lukunga District of Kinshasa, located strategically in the northern region of the city. As of 2015, Barumbu had an estimated population of 413,628, making it one of Kinshasa's more densely populated communes.
Historically, Barumbu's development paralleled Kinshasa's transition from a colonial outpost known as Léopoldville to a sprawling urban center. The commune is often called Kinshasa's "museum commune" for its preserved historical architecture, including colonial-era residences constructed from compressed earth. Barumbu has seen rapid urbanization, with a notable increase in multi-story residential buildings, particularly apartment complexes. The area has also experienced a commercial boom, with a proliferation of shops and boutiques.