Kounda-Papaye

Place in Sangha-Mbaéré, Central African Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kounda-Papaye is a village located within Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.[2]

CountryCentral African Republic
Established1991
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Kounda-Papaye
Kounda-Papaye is located in Central African Republic
Kounda-Papaye
Kounda-Papaye
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 3°5′38″N 16°13′15″E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureSangha-Mbaéré
Sub-prefectureBayanga
CommuneYobe-Sangha
Established1991
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
291[1]
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Name

The village was named Kounda-Papaye because of the abundance of papaya trees in the village.[3]

History

Kounda-Papaye was founded in 1991 by people from the nearby settlements, such as Yobe and Bayanga, who wanted to have their land.[3]

Demographics

Baka, Mbiemou, Bogongo, Gbaya, Goudi, and Banjourn are ethnic groups who inhabit Kounda-Papaye.[3]

Economy

The residents depend on several economic sectors, such as hunting, agriculture, gathering, fishing, and diamond mining.[3]

Education

The village has one elementary school.[3]

References

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