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List Of Cities In The Central African Republic
This is a list of cities and towns in the Central African Republic. *Alindao *Baboua, Central African Republic, Baboua *Bahamo *Bambari *Bangassou *Bangui *Baoro *Batangafo *Berbérati *Bimbo, Central African Republic, Bimbo *Birao *Boali *Bobangui *Boda, Lobaye, Boda *Bossangoa *Bossembélé *Bouar *Bouca *Bozoum *Bria, Central African Republic, Bria *Carnot, Central African Republic, Carnot *Damara, Central African Republic, Damara *Gambo, Central African Republic, Gambo *Gamboula *Guen *Ippy *Kabo *Kaga-Bandoro *Kembé *Kouango *Mbaïki *Mobaye *Mongoumba *N'Délé *Nola, Central African Republic, Nola *Obo *Ouadda *Ouango (other), Ouango *Paoua *Rafaï *Sibut *Sikkikede *Zinga, Lobaye, Zinga Largest cities References {{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Cities In The Central African Republic Lists of cities by country, Central African Republic, List of cities in the Populated places in the Central African Republic, Lists of cities in Africa, Central African Centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Central is an adjective usually referring to being in the center of some place or (mathematical) object. Central may also refer to: Directions and generalised locations * Central Africa, a region in the centre of Africa continent, also known as Middle Africa * Central America, a region in the centre of America continent * Central Asia, a region in the centre of Eurasian continent * Central Australia, a region of the Australian continent * Central Belt, an area in the centre of Scotland * Central Europe, a region of the European continent * Central London, the centre of London * Central Region (other) * Central United States, a region of the United States of America Specific locations Countries * Central African Republic, a country in Africa States and provinces * Blue Nile (state) or Central, a state in Sudan * Central Department, Paraguay * Central Province (Kenya) * Central Province (Papua New Guinea) * Central Province (Solomon Islands) * Central Province, Sri Lank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bossangoa
Bossangoa is the capital of Ouham, one of the 14 Prefectures of the Central African Republic, prefectures of the Central African Republic. The town has a population of 36,478 (2003 census). It is located 303 km (189 mi) north of the country's capital, Bangui. The Ouham River passes through Bossangoa and on through a number of waterfalls east of the city before turning north to join the Chari River in Chad. The Mandjia, the third most populous ethnic group in the Central African Republic, are concentrated in Bossangoa. Along with the Gbaya people, Baya, a closely related group, the Mandjia are important historically for their resistance to invasion by various Muslim powers to the north. History From 1901 to 1905 Bossangoa and the surrounding area was in rebellion against French colonial authorities. Bossangoa became a center of Protestant missionary activity during the 1920s. In 1959, the city was made the seat of the Apostolic Prefecture of Bossangoa from the Diocese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaga-Bandoro
Kaga-Bandoro (formerly Fort-Crampel and Crampel) is a market town and capital of the Nana-Grébizi prefecture of the Central African Republic. It represents the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kaga–Bandoro. The town has been renamed twice. History In March 1897, Émile Gentil established a post in what is known as Kaga-Bandoro. On the next year, the post was named Fort-Crampel. Two French colonial officials executed a deserter by dynamite on 14 July 1903 to celebrate Bastille Day and warn the locals not to rebel against the colonial government. This egregious incident led to the scandal known as Fort Crampel Affair. On 23 January 1961, Fort-Crampel was renamed to ''Crampel''. Thirteen years later, Crampel was renamed to ''Kaga-Bandoro'' on 6 August 1974. On 25 December 2012 rebels from Séléka coalition took control of Kaga-Bandoro. On 14 December 2015 rebels announced independence of Republic of Logone in Kaga-Bandoro. In September 2016 Kaga-Bandoro was report ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabo
Kabo is a town in the northern Central African Republic, lying north west of Kaga Bandoro. It is a market town and the border post for Chad. History The northern nomads in the Central African Republic resented the central government and a rebel People's Army for the Restoration of the Republic and Democracy (PAPRD) was formed in the 1990s. Clashes between the rebels and the central government intensified, and many people from Kabo and the surrounding area fled as refugees to Chad. However, in January 2008, PAPRD and the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) agreed on a ceasefire for the Kabo area, allowing many of the refugees to return. Central African Republic Civil War (2012-present) On 19 December 2012 the city was captured by Séléka coalition. As of 2020 it was under control of ex-Séléka Central African Patriotic Movement Central African Patriotic Movement (MPC, ) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic based in the northwestern part of the country. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ippy
Ippy is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouaka, near the geographic center of the country. It is 364 kilometers (226 miles) from the city of Bangui directly. Driving distance, however, is 496 kilometers (308 miles). Ippy has a car rental service which is popular among tourists visiting the town. History The Ippy Hospital was founded by American missionary Margaret Nicholl Laird with facilities including 60 beds, two operating theaters and a 1,000 English-language medical textbook library. Laird herself worked at the hospital until 1964. The hospital has been described as a "shell of its former self". Civil war On 22 December 2012 Séléka rebels took control of Ippy. In 2014 it was reported that Ippy was under control of Ali Darassa's UPC. On 6 October 2017 UPC, FPRC and Anti-balaka The Anti-balaka (''anti-machete'') is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said by ''the Guardian'' to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guen
Guen is a village in the Mambéré Prefecture, Central African Republic. History Anti-balaka The Anti-balaka (''anti-machete'') is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said by ''the Guardian'' to be composed primarily of Christians, but also some Muslims. However, some church leade ... entered a Muslim neighborhood in the village and shot the people who fled, including children, on 1 February 2014. They also looted Muslims' properties. Twenty-seven people were killed on the 1 February attack. Anti-balaka controlled Guen on 5 February 2014. Torrential rain fell in Guen on 27 January 2023, resulting in 400 houses collapsing. Economy There is a weekly market in the village. References Populated places in Mambéré {{CentralAfricanRepublic-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamboula
Gamboula is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Mambéré-Kadéï. History On 28 December 2020, Gamboula was captured by rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change The Coalition of Patriots for Change (; CPC) is a coalition of major rebel groups in the Central African Republic created in 2020 to disrupt the 2020–21 Central African Republic general election. Background On 3 December 2020, the Constitu .... It was recaptured by government forces on 7 March 2021. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gambo, Central African Republic
Gambo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Mbomou. The town is named after Gambo, a Nzakara chief who ruled the area in the years before 1931. History On 18 March 2013 Gambo was captured by Séléka rebels. In April 2015 Gambo was reported to be under control of Union for Peace in the Central African Republic. In November 2016 Gambo was reportedly under control of Anti-balaka. On 3 August 2017 heavy clashes erupted between Anti-balaka The Anti-balaka (''anti-machete'') is an alliance of militia groups based in the Central African Republic in the early 21st century said by ''the Guardian'' to be composed primarily of Christians, but also some Muslims. However, some church leade ... and UPC in the city resulting in 30 civilians and six volunteers from Red Cross killed and 150 houses being burnt. On 30 July 2018 Anti-balaka attacked UN convoy in Gambo injuring two Egyptian peacekeepers. On 6 May 2021 the town was recaptured by government forces. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damara, Central African Republic
Damara is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko. It is located about an hour from the national capital, Bangui. History In March 2013, rebels from the Séléka Coalition (' means "alliance" in the Sango language) overtook a checkpoint in Damara. Part of the 2012-2013 Central African Republic conflict, the rebels claimed that President of the Central African Republic François Bozizé had violated the terms of a January cease-fire agreement. After storming the Damara checkpoint, however, the rebels were prevented from taking Bangui by a helicopter attack. "The helicopter opened fire on the column, forcing it to disperse... The rebels have not reached Bangui," said a senior military analyst quoted by Reuters Reuters ( ) is a news agency owned by Thomson Reuters. It employs around 2,500 journalists and 600 photojournalists in about 200 locations worldwide writing in 16 languages. Reuters is one of the largest news agencies in the worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnot, Central African Republic
Carnot is a city located in the south west of the Central African Republic (CAR), in the prefecture of Mambéré. It has a population of 54,551 (2012 census), making it the fourth largest city in CAR by population. The city takes its name as a tribute to the assassinated French President Sadi Carnot. The city is situated on the eastern bank of the Mambéré river, and is served by Carnot Airport. Yams, cassava, and cotton are cultivated, and cattle are reared in the area. The region lacks a functioning health service and is affected by an extremely high mortality rate and a high disease burden of malaria, HIV and tuberculosis. History In 1894, François Joseph Clozel founded a French military post near the village of Tendira. The locality was given the name ''Carnot'' in homage to the French president assassinated in 1894: Sadi Carnot (1837-1894). In 1902, the town became home to the 5th company of the 1st RTS ( Senegalese Rifle Regiment), a corps of colonial infantry i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bria, Central African Republic
Bria is the capital of Haute-Kotto, one of the 14 Prefectures of the Central African Republic, prefectures of the Central African Republic. As of the 2003 census the town had a population of 35,204. Geography Bria is located on the Kotto River. History In 1930, a ginning factory was established in Bria by the Comouna cotton company. Civil war On 18 December 2012 Bria was captured by Séléka rebels. On 21 November 2016 an armed conflict broke out between the ethnicities Gula people, Gula and Peuhl representing different armed groups resulting in death of 92 people, many more injured and 12000 refugees around the UN camp outside the city. On 18 May 2017 heavy clashes erupted between Anti-balaka and ex-Seleka in Bria resulting in 26 deaths. On 21 June 2017 clashes between rival factions resulting in death of around 100 people. On 4 December 2017 Anti-balaka fighters led by Jean-Francis Diandi attacked international forces in Bria killing one Mauritanian peacekeeper. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bozoum
Bozoum is the capital of Ouham-Pendé, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. History In the Early 1920s Bozoum was chosen as the site for the Brethren Mission. On a hill right outside of the then Village, the Bassai mission station was established. Bassai is the name of a local mountain. While the mission has long been abandoned, the founder of the Brethren Mission in this part of Africa, James Gribble is buried there along with fellow missionary Lester W. Kennedy Sr. In 1976, Bozoum received electricity for the first time. On 13 January 2014 Seleka withdrew from Bozoum. Anti-balaka took control of the town. Muslims who lived there were subjects to threats by militiamen. In March 2017 Anti-balakas disarmed peacekeepers who tried to enter Bozoum. In March 2019 it was reported that Bozoum was under control of the government with armed forces being deployed there to protect Chinese companies operating in the area. On 19 November 2020 government forces wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
