Nsele N'Sele
Commune
Commune de Nsele
Nsele Valley Park is bordered by the Nsele River, October 2021
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Coordinates: 4°22′28″S 15°29′41″E / 4.37444°S 15.49472°E / -4.37444; 15.49472
Country	DR Congo
City-Province	Kinshasa
Area
• Total	898.79 km2 (347.02 sq mi)
Population  (2004 est.)
• Total	140,929
• Density	160/km2 (410/sq mi)

Nsele or N'Sele is a municipality (commune) in the Tshangu district of Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.^[1]

It is situated in the east of Kinshasa, on the Pool Malebo. Nsele is a primarily rural commune, just like its neighbor Maluku on the other bank of the Nsele River.

The municipality is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring lush vegetation, forests, and a generally green landscape. The area is known for its ecological significance and serves as a habitat for various flora and fauna. The Nsele Wildlife Reserve, located within the commune, provides a protected area for wildlife, including various species of primates, birds, African bush elephants, Hippopotamus, giraffes, Rhinos, lions, zebras, giant pangolins and other animals.^[2][3][4]

The municipality has undergone urban development over the past several years.^[5] It is home to a growing population, and there have been efforts to improve infrastructure and amenities for the residents. Additionally, the commune benefits from its proximity to the capital, with some residents commuting to Kinshasa for work or education.^[6][7][8]

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