Kalundu, Uvira

Kalundu is one of the three communes of Uvira, situated in South Kivu Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Covering an area of approximately 40.5 square kilometers, Kalundu had an estimated population of 110,561 as of 2021. It is bordered by Kiliba-Kagando to the north, the Kambekulu River and Kigongo locality of the Bavira Chiefdom to the south, Lake Tanganyika to the east, and the Mitumba Mountains to the west. Often referred to as an administrative and coastal commune, Kalundu serves as a hub for local governance and is overseen by a mayor. The commune is subdivided into six quartiers (neighborhoods).

Kalundu is ethnically diverse, home to indigenous groups such as the Fuliru, Vira, Bembe, and Bashi, alongside residents from neighboring countries. The most commonly spoken languages include Kifuliru, Kijoba, Kivira, and Swahili, with secondary use of Mashi, Kibembe, and Kinyarwanda. The local economy is driven by a wide range of activities, including agriculture, carpentry, jewelry making, sculpture, textile work, shoemaking, painting, hairdressing, mechanical and electrical repair, small-scale catering, transportation, and trade. Alongside these sectors, Kalundu is developing a burgeoning financial sector with microfinance providers and banking institutions, in addition to being the site of the Port of Kalundu.