Ouésso
Ouésso is a town and commune in the Ouésso District in northern Republic of the Congo at the border of Cameroon, lying on the Sangha River and surrounded by rainforest. It is linked by ferry with Brazzaville and is known for the pygmy people who live nearby. It is the capital of the Sangha Department.
Ouésso | |
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Ouésso at night (2015) | |
Ouésso Location in the Republic of the Congo | |
| Coordinates: 1°36′38″N 16°03′05″E | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Department | Sangha Department |
| District | Ouésso District |
| Commune | Ouésso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 39,653 |
| • Density | 7,900/km2 (21,000/sq mi) |
It is divided into 2 urban boroughs (arrondissements):
- Mbindjo
- Nzalangoye
It is served by Ouésso Airport.
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