Vanga, Kwilu
Vanga is a town in Kwilu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, approximately east of the capital city Kinshasa. Vanga is in Bulungu Territory. Vanga is known for its large medical center that supports the greater Bandundu region.
Transport
The two main modes of transportation in and out of Vanga are the Kwilu River and flights through the Mission Aviation Fellowship pilots. Vanga Airport is used for transportation of medical supplies and visitors. The runway is suitable for a 4-8 seater Cessna. The river is a dominant resource for transporting goods as it is less than a mile away from the town.
Language
Residents speak the following languages: Lingala, Kituba, Kikongo, French, and English.
Vanga's medical center of Bandundu is run by an evangelical community. This is the largest hospital in the region. It welcomes 13,000 patients a year, has more than 400 beds, and employs 13 doctors and hundreds of nurses. The location has existed since 1908. The hospital has a medical residency program which continues to grow in size.
Industries
Agriculture, medical support, and local market businesses are the dominant sources of local income. The primary exported good is coffee and maize, and land is owned and cultivated by locals. The medical center is a common source of employment for those with a basic education. The local market sells everything from raw materials for cooking, to hot meals and phone minutes. Stations at the market can be rented for a short time or regularly.