Inga dams

#21 among destinations in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The Inga Dams are two hydroelectric dams connected to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, Inga Falls. They are located in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo and 140 miles southwest of Kinshasa. ()

Local name: Barrages d'Inga Opened: 1982 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 5°30'59"S, 13°37'19"E

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Kongo-CentralDemocratic Republic of the Congo

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Inga dams – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Inga Falls.

1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Inga Falls
30 min walk • Inga Falls is a rapid 40 km from Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the Congo River drops 96 m over the course of 15 km. The falls are part of a larger group of rapids in the lower Congo River. Livingstone Falls are located upstream closer to the Pool Malebo.