Idiofa
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Idiofa is a town in, and a territory
of Kwilu District
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
. It lies at an altitude of 1820 ft (554 m), east of the larger city of Kikwit
, and west of the Lubue River. The town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Idiofa. Idiofa is served by Idiofa Airport
. Idiofa is known as the place where Mobutu's mother, Mama Yemo, died during an emergency landing at the local airport.
Territories of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The provinces and districts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are divided into 192 territories and communes...
of Kwilu District
Kwilu District
Kwilu District is a district located in the Bandundu province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo....
, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
. It lies at an altitude of 1820 ft (554 m), east of the larger city of Kikwit
Kikwit
Kikwit is the largest city of Kwilu District, lying on the Kwilu River in the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kikwit is also known in the region under the nickname "The Mother". The population is approximately 294,210...
, and west of the Lubue River. The town is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Idiofa. Idiofa is served by Idiofa Airport
Idiofa Airport
Idiofa Airport is an airport serving Idiofa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.-Facilities:The airport resides at an elevation of above mean sea level and has a runway which is long....
. Idiofa is known as the place where Mobutu's mother, Mama Yemo, died during an emergency landing at the local airport.