Kémo is one of the 20
prefecture
A prefecture (from the Latin word, "''praefectura"'') is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries, or a subdivision in certain inter ...
s of the
Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to Central African Republic–Chad border, the north, Sudan to Central African Republic–Sudan border, the northeast, South Sudan to Central ...
.
Its capital is
Sibut
Sibut (), formerly Fort Sibut () is the capital of Kémo, one of the 16 prefectures of the Central African Republic. An important transport hub, it is situated north of the capital Bangui and is known for its market.
Sibut is located at t ...
. In 2024, official estimates suggest the population reached 197,538 inhabitants.
Notable people
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Andrée Blouin
Andrée Madeleine Blouin (16 December 1921 – 9 April 1986) was a political activist, human rights advocate, and writer from the Central African Republic.
Early life
The daughter of Josephine Wouassimba, a fourteen-year-old Banziri girl, and P ...
, political activist, human rights advocate, and writer
See also
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Lake Chad replenishment project
The Lake Chad replenishment project is a proposed major water diversion scheme to divert water from the Congo River basin to Lake Chad to prevent it drying up. Various versions have been proposed. Most would involve damming some of the right tribu ...
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Waterway
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References
Prefectures of the Central African Republic
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