Cuvette | |
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Department | |
Cuvette, department of the Republic of the Congo |
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Country | Republic of the Congo |
Capital | Owando |
Area | |
• Total | 48,250 km2 (18,630 sq mi) |
Population (2007 census) | |
• Total | 156,044 |
• Density | 3.2/km2 (8.4/sq mi) |
Cuvette is a department of the Republic of the Congo in the central part of the country. It borders the departments of Cuvette-Ouest, Likouala, Plateaux, and Sangha, and internationally, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital is Owando. Cities and towns include Boundji, Makoua and Okoyo.
Cuvette is divided into one commune and nine districts:
Coordinates: 0°29′S 15°54′E / 0.483°S 15.900°E