Bangassou
Sign in to saveBangassou is a city in the southeastern of Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 24,447 (2003 census) and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife, market, and nearby Bangassou Airport and is linked by ferry to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the south bank. The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou.
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Place details
- Locality
- Maliko
- Region
- Mbomou
- Country
- Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka / République centrafricaine
- Population
- 54,059
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Key facts
- Settlement.official_name
- Bangassou
- Settlement.settlement_type
- City
- Settlement.image_skyline
- Mercado Central Bangassou.JPG
- Settlement.image_caption
- Central market in Bangassou
- Settlement.pushpin_map
- Central African Republic
- Settlement.pushpin_label_position
- top
- Settlement.pushpin_map_caption
- Location in Central African Republic
- Settlement.pushpin_relief
- yes
- Settlement.subdivision_type
- Country
- Settlement.subdivision_type1
- Prefecture
- Settlement.subdivision_name1
- Mbomou
- Settlement.subdivision_type2
- District
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- border city
- Country
- Central African Republic
- Located in
- Mbomou Prefecture
- Population
- +31453
- Elevation
- +457
- Image
- Mercado Central Bangassou.JPG
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Article
6 sectionsContents
- History
- Sultanate
- Civil war
- Climate
- Gallery
- References
Bangassou is a city in the southeastern of Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 24,447 (2003 census) and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife, market, and nearby Bangassou Airport and is linked by ferry to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the south bank. The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou.
Axmin Mining Camp and Kembé Falls are located in the area.