Provincial capital and city in Bas-Uele, DR Congo
Buta is a city in the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, lying on the Rubi River, a tributary of the Itimbiri River. It is the capital of Bas-Uele province. As of 2012, it had an estimated population of 55,313.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 48,000
- Coordinates
- 2.786, 24.730
- Timezone
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Elevation
- 400 m
Overview of Buta
In Democratic Republic of the Congo, Buta stands out as a small town. The population is roughly 48,000. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture, adventure and nature.
Things to do in Buta
Culture in Buta
(3)On the culture side, Buta offers Docks, Fountains and Towers. It is a direct read of Buta's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Buta
(2)The adventure shortlist for Buta: Boat Rides and Shooting Ranges. Everything listed here comes from what Buta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Buta
(1)Our data lists Scenic Roads as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buta.
Nightlife in Buta
(1)Buta's nightlife entries include Bars. Everything listed here comes from what Buta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in Buta
(1)Buta records Shopping under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Buta is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Buta
(1)Our data lists Slopes as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Buta.
Water Sports in Buta
(1)Water Sports lovers get Water Sports. It is a direct read of Buta's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Buta
Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Buta through a larger town in Democratic Republic of the Congo; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Africa/Lubumbashi.
Similar destinations
Places near Buta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buta known for?
- Buta is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and nature, set in Democratic Republic of the Congo with around 48,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Buta?
- You can plan around Docks, Fountains, Towers, Boat Rides and Shooting Ranges in Buta. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Buta?
- Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Buta located?
- Administratively, Buta sits in Democratic Republic of the Congo — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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