Haut-Ogooué facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Haut-Ogooué
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Haut-Ogooué Province in Gabon
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| Country |  Gabon |
| Capital | Franceville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36,547 km2 (14,111 sq mi) |
| Population
(2013 census)
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| • Total | 250,799 |
| • Density | 6.9/km2 (18/sq mi) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.683 medium |
Haut-Ogooué is a province in the country of Gabon, located in Central Africa. It gets its name from the Ogooué River, which is a very important river in the region. This province covers an area of about 36,547 square kilometers (14,111 square miles). The main city and capital of Haut-Ogooué is Franceville. In 2013, about 250,799 people lived here.
What is Mining Like in Haut-Ogooué?
One of the most important industries in Haut-Ogooué is mining. People dig for valuable materials like manganese, gold, and uranium in this area.
Did you know that a special mineral called Francevillite was found here? It contains uranium and was named after the city of Franceville. This shows how important mining is to the province's economy.
What are the Departments of Haut-Ogooué?
Haut-Ogooué is divided into eight smaller areas called departments. Each department has its own main town or capital. These departments help manage the different parts of the province.
Here are the departments and their main towns:
- Djoue Department (main town: Onga)
- Djououri-Aguilli Department (main town: Bongoville)
- Lekoni-Lekori Department (main town: Akieni)
- Lekoko Department (main town: Bakoumba)
- Lemboumbi-Leyou Department (main town: Moanda)
- Mpassa Department (main town: Franceville)
- Plateaux Department (main town: Leconi)
- Sebe-Brikolo Department (main town: Okondja)
Images for kids
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Francevillite from the Mounana mine, near Franceville.
