Lamy-Pont
Place in Nana-Mambéré, Central African Republic
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Lamy-Pont, also known as Lamy-Pong and Lamy, is a village situated in Nana-Mambéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Lamy-Pont
Lamy-Pong | |
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Lamy-Pont in 2021 | |
  Lamy-Pont Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°11′15″N 15°1′59″E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Nana-Mambéré |
| Sub-prefecture | Abba |
| Commune | Abba |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 4,035[1] |
History
Wagner launched airstrikes in Lamy-Pont on 31 August 2021, forcing the villagers to seek refuge in the bush. Later, they returned to the village.[2] Joint FACA-Wagner Forces conducted military operations in the village on 31 October, forcing the residents to flee to Cameroon. As the soldiers arrived, Lamy-Pont was deserted and they looted shops.[3] In January 2023, Wagner abandoned their posts in the village.[4]
Economy
Near the village, there is a gold mine site in a site named Zongo. The locals used to work and relied on the mine for livelihood before a Chinese company took over the site.[5]
Education
There is a school in Lamy-Pont.[6]
Healthcare
The village has one health post.[7]