| Owando | |
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  Owando
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| 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 Owando Department and an autonomous commune. It is home to a market and has an airport.
It was formerly known as Fort Rousset.
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History[1]
Founded as Rousset in 1903 and quickly renamed Fort-Rousset (1904), Owando got back an African name in 1977.
A roman catholic diocese was established the 14th 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, 14th August 2007 , Online
- ^ http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dowan.html
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Coordinates: 00°29′S 15°54′E / 0.483°S 15.9°E
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