Nana-Mambéré | |
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Prefecture | |
Nana-Mambéré, prefecture of Central African Republic |
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Country | Central African Republic |
Capital | Bouar |
Area | |
• Total | 26,600 km2 (10,300 sq mi) |
Population (2003 census) | |
• Total | 233,666 |
• Density | 8.8/km2 (23/sq mi) |
Nana-Mambéré is one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic. It covers an area of 26,600 km² and has a population of 233,666 (2003 census). The capital is Bouar. It was part of Kamerun when it was a German colony between 1884 and 1916.
Other locations in Nana-Mambéré are Abba, Baboua, Gallo and Yanoye. Bouar, principal city of Nana-Mambéré, is also the headquarters of the Evangelical Lutheran Church for the Central African Republic. The church's seminary and biblical school are located in Baboua.
Coordinates: 5°30′N 15°30′E / 5.500°N 15.500°E