Maïtoukoulou
Place in Ouham, Central African Republic
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Maïtoukoulou, also written Maitoukoulou, is a village situated near Central African Republic–Chad border in Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Maïtoukoulou | |
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| Coordinates: 7°56′0″N 17°37′40″E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham |
| Sub-prefecture | Markounda |
| Commune | Nana Markounda |
History
In December 2005, APRD established its headquarters in Maïtoukoulou.[1] Measles outbreak hit the village in March 2011.[2]
An unknown Chadian armed group occupied Maïtoukoulou on 11 June 2012. Later they left the village on unknown date.[3] The village youth militia clashed with ex-Seleka in mid-August 2013.[4] Ex-Seleka militias visited the village and killed nine civilians on 2 September 2013.[5] In October 2016, FPRC and RJ controlled the village.[6]
Economy
The village has a market.[2]
Education
There is a school in the village.[7]
Healthcare
Maïtoukoulou has one health center.[8]