Nana-Mambéré

Nana-Mambéré
Prefecture

Nana-Mambéré, prefecture of Central African Republic
Country Central African Republic
Capital Bouar
Area
  Total 26,600 km2 (10,300 sq mi)
Population (2003 census)
  Total 233,666
  Density 8.8/km2 (23/sq mi)

Nana-Mambéré is one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic.[1][2] It covers an area of 26,600 km² and has a population of 233,666 (2003 census). The capital is Bouar. It was part of Kamerun when it was a German colony between 1884 and 1916.

Other locations in Nana-Mambéré are Abba, Baboua, Gallo and Yanoye. Bouar, principal city of Nana-Mambéré, is also the headquarters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church for the Central African Republic. The church's seminary and biblical school are located in Baboua.

References

  1. "Population Prefecture". stat-centrafrique.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  2. "Central African Republic Prefectures". statoids.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.

Coordinates: 5°30′N 15°30′E / 5.500°N 15.500°E / 5.500; 15.500

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