title: Buta Territory
text: # Buta Territory
  
  Buta Territory is a territory in Bas-Uele District, Orientale Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The administrative capital is located at Buta.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The territory borders Bondo Territory to the northwest, Bamesa Territory to the northeast and east, Aketi Territory to the west, Basoko Territory to the southwest and Banalia Territory of Orientale Province to the south. Rivers include the Balima River, Tele River, Lemoi River, Rubi River.
  
  ## People
  
  The territory contains populations of the Avuru-Mange speaking the Zande language.
  
  ## Subdivisions
  
  The territory contains the following chiefdoms/sectors:
  
  * Barisi-Mongingita Chiefdom
  * Bayeu-Bogongia Chiefdom
  * Bayeu-Bogbama Chiefdom
  * Mobati Chiefdom
  * Monganzolo Chiefdom
  * Nguru Chiefdom
  
  As of 2003 the territory was divided into two health zones, one based on Buta and the other based on Titulé.}
  
  