Awalawa
Place in Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic
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Awalawa is a village situated 72 km from north of Bria[1] in Haute-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Awalawa | |
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  Awalawa Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 6°25′11″N 22°34′20″E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Haute-Kotto |
| Sub-prefecture | Yalinga |
| Commune | Yalinga |
History
In 1962, Awalawa had a population of 141 people.[2] The total of Awalawa population in 2012 was 2740 people.[3] Around 2015 to 2016, Ex-Séléka erected checkpoints in the village to anticipate the LRA attack.[4] However, one of the Awalawa residents stipulated that the militias harassed the villagers, especially the women.[5]
Education
Awalawa has one school.[6]