Owando

Owando is a town and a commune^[2] located in the central Republic of the Congo lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and of Owando District. It is home to a market and has an airport.

Owando
Owando Location in the Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 0°29′0″S 15°53′51″E
Country	Republic of the Congo
Department	Cuvette
District	Owando District
Commune	Owando
Founded	1903
Area
• Total	378.2 km2 (146.0 sq mi)
Elevation	325 m (1,066 ft)
Population  (2023 census)[1]
• Total	48,642
• Density	130/km2 (330/sq mi)

It was formerly known as Fort-Rousset.

History

Founded as Rousset in 1903 and quickly renamed Fort-Rousset in 1904, it was renamed as Owando in 1977.^[3]

A Roman Catholic diocese was established on 14 September 1955.^[4]