Uvira Territory

Uvira Territory is a territory located in South Kivu Province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Encompassing an area of roughly 3,146 kilometers and with a population estimate of 1,165,092 as of 2020, it is bordered by Walungu Territory to the north, Mwenga Territory to the west, and Fizi Territory to the south. The territory's southeastern boundary is defined by the city of Uvira, which attained city status on 13 June 2019, while the eastern perimeter adjoins the Republic of Burundi and Lake Tanganyika. Within the territory, Kiliba and Sange serve as significant towns.

Uvira Territory is administratively divided into three chiefdoms: the Bafuliiru Chiefdom, subdivided into five groupements; the Bavira Chiefdom, with seven groupements; and the Ruzizi Plain Chiefdom, comprising four groupements. The territory lies approximately 120 kilometers from Bukavu, 88 kilometers from Baraka, and 26.5 kilometers from Bujumbura. National Road 5 is the primary transportation artery, connecting Uvira with major cities such as Bukavu and Lubumbashi. The local economy is predominantly based on agriculture, livestock farming, fishing, and trade, particularly in agricultural produce and essential consumer goods.