Country Republic of the Congo Commune Owando Elevation 325 m (1,066 ft) Population 26,635 (2012) | Department Cuvette Founded 1903 Local time Tuesday 7:29 PM Number of airports 1 | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind SE at 3 km/h, 77% Humidity | ||
Owando is a town in the central Republic of the Congo, lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and an autonomous commune. It is home to a market and has an airport.
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Map of Owando, Republic of the Congo
It was formerly known as Fort-Rousset.
History
Founded as Rousset in 1903 and quickly renamed Fort-Rousset in 1904, Owando got its African name back in 1977.
A Roman Catholic diocese was established on 14 September 1955.
References
Owando Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA