Ombella-M'Poko | |
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![]() Ombella-M'Poko, prefecture of Central African Republic | |
![]() Sub-prefectures of Ombella-M'Poko | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Capital | Boali |
Area | |
• Total | 31,835 km2 (12,292 sq mi) |
Population (2003 census) | |
• Total | 155,438 |
• Density | 4.9/km2 (13/sq mi) |
Ombella-M'Poko is one of the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic.[1][2] Its capital is Boali since 10 December 2020.[3] One important tourist attraction is the Falls of Boali; however, due to the Boali dam, the falls only carry water on the weekends.
Geography
[edit]The prefecture lies in the southwestern part of the country and borders the prefectures of Ouham to the north; Lobaye to the south; Ouham-Pendé, Nana-Mambéré, and Mambéré-Kadéï to the west; and Kémo, as well as the independent city of Bangui and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the east.
Lake Manuela is also located in this region.
References
[edit]- ^ "Population Prefecture". stat-centrafrique.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ "Central African Republic Prefectures". statoids.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ^ Oubangui Médias, Oubangui Médias. "La Centrafrique dispose désormais de 20 préfectures et de 84 sous-préfectures". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangi Medias. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
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