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Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying west of the Virunga National Park. The city is an important commercial center with large markets, a cathedral, multiple large hospitals, and an airport. The city is located in a region known for tea and coffee growing. As of 2013, it had an estimated population of 670,285, making it the second largest city in North Kivu.