Goma commune is geographically delineated by
Karisimbi commune to the north,
Lake Kivu to the south, the
Republic of Rwanda to the east, and
Masisi Territory to the west.
Administrative subdivision The commune of Goma was officially established through Ordinance Law No. 89-127 on 22 May 1989. The commune is subdivided administratively into seven distinct neighborhoods: In November 1998, during the rise of the
Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD), Mikeno was further divided, leading to the creation of the adjacent Mapendo neighborhood. Mikeno is bounded north by the Murara and Kahembe neighborhoods and south by the Les Volcans neighborhood. It is divided into three cells and nine avenues. •
Himbi: Himbi neighborhood was established by Decree No. 035 on 11 November 1998. It consists of 3 cells and 11 avenues. Himbi is bordered to the north by Sake Road, to the south by Lake Kivu, to the east by Katindo neighborhood, and the west by Keshero neighborhood. •
Keshero: Historically known as
localité Keshero, this neighborhood functioned under the jurisdiction of the community chief of
Bukumu Chiefdom in
Nyiragongo Territory. Initially inhabited by the
Havu people, Keshero later attracted populations from other areas such as Sake, Masisi Territory, and
Rutshuru Territory, particularly around 1954-1955. Keshero was officially recognized through Ordinance Law No. 89-127 on 22 May 1989, with its organizational structure formalized by Order No. 14/07/CAB/GP-NK/2000 on 14 July 2000. The neighborhood is bounded by Goma-Sake Road to the north, Lake Kivu to the south, Himbi neighborhood to the east, and Lac Vert neighborhood to the west. Keshero is subdivided into seven cells and 56 avenues. == References ==