Bangassou
Bangassou is a city in the southeastern part of the Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 24,447 (2003 census) and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife, market, and nearby Bangassou Airport and is linked by ferry to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the south bank.
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Overview
Overview
The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou. Axmin Mining Camp and Kembé Falls are located in the area.
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Bangassou is a place documented in the authority records of the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names. The authority records of the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names record Bangassou as a regional capital. The authority records of the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names record Mbomou as the administrative unit of Bangassou.
Key facts
Key facts
• Official Name — Bangassou • Settlement Type — City • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Central African Republic • Subdivision Type1 — Prefecture • Subdivision Name1 — Mbomou • Subdivision Type2 — District • Leader Title1 — Sub-Prefect • Leader Name1 — Bertin Karakombo Opkeama • Population As Of — 2012 • Population Total — 35305 • Population Blank1 Title — Ethnicities • Population Blank1 — AzandeNgbandiothers • Population Blank2 Title — Religions • Population Blank2 — ChristianityAfrican Traditional ReligionIslam • Timezone — WAT • Utc Offset — +01:00 • Elevation M — 457
History
History
• Illustration — Rubber being bought by French men at Bangassou, 1906 During the French colonial occupation of Congo Free State, the French military established a base at Bangassou. In 1922 the Spiritains established a Catholic mission in the town. In 1931 the société cotonnière Comouna built a cotton processing plant in the town. In 1935 the town became the capital of the Department of Mbomou. Together with Sibut, Bangassou received electricity in 1980.
Sultanate
Sultanate
Bangassou has been a sultanate since at least the early 18th century. It was founded by the Bamba Bambari peoples. The Sultan since 2011 has been Maxime Faustin Mbringa Takama. He is one of many non-sovereign African monarchs.
Civil war
Civil war
On 11 March 2013 Seleka rebels occupied the town. On 10 October 2013, their leader and 30 rebels were arrested by authorities. In May 2017 Anti-balaka attacked and for a few days occupied the town resulting in more than 100 deaths. On January 3, 2021, rebel fighters backed by François Bozizé captured the town, according to MINUSCA. They withdrew from the town on 16 January and moved towards Niakari.
Climate
Climate
Bangassou has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). Although the dry season from December to February is very short and more typical of tropical monsoon climates, the lengthy wet season from March to November is not sufficiently wet to so qualify.
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — San Pedro Claver Cathedral, seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou • Illustration — Bangassou courthouse • Illustration — AIDS hospice, run in association with the diocese • Illustration — Sultan and his wives at Bangassou, 1906 • Illustration — Near Bangassou, 1906
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