What is "butembo"

Butembo is a city in North Kivu, in the north eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lying west of the Virunga National Park. The city is an important commercial centre with large markets, a cathedral, a multiple large hospitals, and an airport, lying in an area 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.