Bouca
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Bouca | |
|---|---|
  Bouca Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 6°30′N 18°17′E / 6.500°N 18.283°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham-Fafa |
| Government | |
| • Sub-Prefect | Achille Paulin Kouzouhoro[1] |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 12,280 |
Bouca is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Fafa. It is not far east of Bossangoa at the Fafa river.
On 21 March 2013, the town was overtaken by rebels of the Séléka coalition.[2] On 9 September 2013 armed Anti-balaka fighters attacked the town killing at least three people.[3] On 4 March 2021 Bouca was recaptured by government forces.[4]
