Haut-Uele facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Haut-Uele Province
Province
Country	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Capital	Isiro
Largest city	Isiro
Area
• Total	89,683 km2 (34,627 sq mi)
Population  (2005 est.)
• Total	1,920,867
• Density	21.41841/km2 (55.4734/sq mi)
Official language	French
National language	Lingala
Website	http://provinceduhautuele.cd

Haut-Uele is a province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its name means "Upper Uele" in French. The province is named after the Uele River.

The capital city of Haut-Uele is Isiro. Before 2015, this area was part of a larger province called Orientale Province.

About Haut-Uele

Haut-Uele is one of the 26 provinces that make up the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A province is like a large region or state within a country. It has its own local government.

Location and Size

Haut-Uele is located in the northeastern part of the country. It covers a large area of about 89,683 square kilometers. This makes it one of the bigger provinces in the Congo.

Population

In 2005, it was estimated that about 1.9 million people lived in Haut-Uele. The people who live here are called Haut-Uelians.

Cities and Territories

The capital city, Isiro, is the largest city in the province. It is an important center for the region.

Main Territories

Haut-Uele is divided into several smaller areas called territories. These territories help manage the different parts of the province.

• Dungu
• Faradje
• Niangara
• Rungu
• Wamba
• Watsa

Government

Like other provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haut-Uele has a governor. The governor is the leader of the province's government. They help manage the province's affairs.

Official Languages

The official language used in Haut-Uele, like in the rest of the country, is French. However, many local languages are also spoken. Lingala is an important national language used by many people.

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