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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

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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

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  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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