Ombella-M'Poko

Coordinates: 5°0′N 18°0′E / 5.000°N 18.000°E / 5.000; 18.000
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Ombella-M'Poko
Ombella-M'Poko, prefecture of Central African Republic
Ombella-M'Poko, prefecture of Central African Republic
Sub-prefectures of Ombella-M'Poko
Sub-prefectures of Ombella-M'Poko
CountryCentral African Republic
CapitalBoali
Area
 • Total31,835 km2 (12,292 sq mi)
Population
 (2003 census)
 • Total155,438
 • Density4.9/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

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

  1. ^ "Population Prefecture". stat-centrafrique.com. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Central African Republic Prefectures". statoids.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  3. ^ 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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