Kalamu
Kalamu | |
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| Commune de Kalamu | |
Université Simon Kimbangu in Kalamu | |
Kalamu on map of Kinshasa city-province | |
Kinshasa city-province on map of DR Congo | |
| Coordinates: 04°20′51″S 15°19′12″E / 4.34750°S 15.32000°E | |
| Country | DR Congo |
| City-Province | Kinshasa |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.64 km2 (2.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020 est.) | |
• Total | 208,155 |
| • Density | 31,000/km2 (81,000/sq mi) |
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Kalamu is a commune in the Funa District of Kinshasa, located in the western region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Covering an area of 6.64 square kilometers, Kalamu lies in the central part of the city-province of Kinshasa. It is bordered by the Kinshasa commune to the north, Makala to the south, and Limete to the east, with Avenue de l'Université marking the boundary. As of 2015, Kalamu had an estimated population of 974,669, while a 2020 estimate noted a decrease to 208,155.
The commune is known for its significant cultural and social landmarks, including the popular Matonge neighborhood and the Victoire roundabout, which serve as the commune's bustling business center. Kalamu is also home to Stade Tata Raphaël, the country's largest stadium and Africa's fourth-largest stadium, as well as a statue commemorating Congolese musician Franco Luambo.