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Owando
Owando is located in Republic of the Congo
Owando
Location in the Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 0°29′S 15°54′E / 0.483°S 15.9°E / -0.483; 15.9
Country Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 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

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dowan.html

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References

Coordinates: 00°29′S 15°54′E / 0.483°S 15.9°E / -0.483; 15.9


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