Bangassou

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Bangassou
Bangassou (Central African Republic)
Bangassou
Bangassou
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°50′N 23°7′E / 4.833, 23.117
Country Central African Republic
Prefecture Mbomou
District
Population (2003)
 - Total 31,553


Bangassou is a city in the south eastern Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 31,553 (2003 census and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife and its market and is linked by ferry to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the south bank.