:''Mbomou'' can also refer to the
Mbomou River.
Mbomou is one of the sixteen
prefectures of the Central African Republic.
It covers an area of and has a population of 132,740 (according to a 2003 census), giving a population density of only 2.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. The capital is
Bangassou
Bangassou is a city in the south eastern Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 24,447 (2003 census) and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife, market, and near ...
. Nearby are the
Kembe Falls on the River Kotto. The prefecture is governed by Pierrette Benguere.
References
Prefectures of the Central African Republic
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