- Owando
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Coordinates: 00°29′S 15°54′E / 0.483°S 15.9°E
Owando Location in the Republic of the Congo Coordinates: 0°29′S 15°54′E / 0.483°S 15.9°E Country Republic of the Congo Department Cuvette Commune Owando 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.
It was formerly known as Fort Rousset.
History
Founded as Rousset in 1903 and quickly renamed Fort-Rousset (1904), Owando got back an African name in 1977.[1]
A Roman Catholic diocese was established on 14 September 1955.[2].
References
- ^ Rock Ngassakys, "Owando, capitale de la Cuvette, accueille ce 15 août 2007 la fête de l'indépendance du Congo", Les Dépêches de Brazzaville, 14 August 2007, Online
- ^ http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dowan.html
External links
Categories:- Populated places in the Republic of the Congo
- Cuvette Department
- Republic of the Congo geography stubs
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