Owando

Owando
Owando
Location in the Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 0°29′0″S 15°53′51″E / 0.48333°S 15.89750°E / -0.48333; 15.89750
Country Republic of the Congo
DepartmentCuvette
DistrictOwando District
CommuneOwando
Founded1903
Area
 • Total
378.2 km2 (146.0 sq mi)
Elevation
325 m (1,066 ft)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
48,642
 • Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)

Owando is a town and a commune located in the central Republic of the Congo lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and of Owando District. It is home to a market and has an airport.

It was formerly known as Fort-Rousset.

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