Ombella-M'Poko is one of the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic.[2][3] Its capital is Boali since 10 December 2020, after the former capital Bimbo had to become part of Bangui Prefecture.[4] In 2024, official estimates suggest the population reached 292,618 inhabitants.[1]
Ombella-M'Poko | |
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 Ombella-M'Poko, prefecture of Central African Republic | |
 Sub-prefectures of Ombella-M'Poko (former Bimbo included) | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Capital | Boali |
| Area | |
• Total | 28,710 km2 (11,080 sq mi) |
| Population (2003 census) | |
• Total | 356,725 |
• Estimate (2024 estimation[1]) | 292,618 |
One important tourist attraction is the Waterfalls of Boali; however, due to the Boali dam, the falls only carry water on the weekends.
Geography
editThe 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- ^ a b "Population de la République Centrafricaine en 2021 et 2024". icasees.org (in French). Institut centrafricain de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques et Sociales. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "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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