Kouango is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouaka.

Kouango
Sudanese truck in Koaungo, 2015
Sudanese truck in Koaungo, 2015
Kouango is located in Central African Republic
Kouango
Kouango
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°58′N 19°59′E / 4.967°N 19.983°E / 4.967; 19.983
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuaka
Population (2003)6,984
Government
  Sub-PrefectLambert Afamika Boudou[1]

History

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In February 2013 Kouango was captured by Séléka rebels.[2] It was recaptured by government forces on 8 March 2021.[3]

Notable people

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References

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4°58′N 19°59′E / 4.967°N 19.983°E / 4.967; 19.983