Mbomou

For the river, see Mbomou River.

Mbomou is one of the twenty prefectures of the Central African Republic.^[2][3] It covers an area of 61,150 square kilometres (23,610 sq mi) and has a population of 164,009 (according to a 2003 census). The capital is Bangassou. Nearby are the Kembe Falls on the River Kotto. The prefecture is governed by Pierrette Benguere. In 2024, official estimates suggest the population reached 267,647 inhabitants.^[1]

Mbomou
Prefecture
Sub-prefectures of Mbomou
Country	Central African Republic
Capital	Bangassou
Government
• Prefect	Vacant
Area
• Total	61,150 km2 (23,610 sq mi)
Population  (2003 census)
• Total	164,009
• Estimate  (2024 estimation[1])	267,647