Mongomo facts for kids

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Mongomo Location in Equatorial Guinea
Country	Equatorial Guinea
Province	Wele-Nzas
Population  (2012)
• City	7,251
• Metro	53,500
Climate	Aw

Mongomo is a town located in the Wele-Nzas province of Equatorial Guinea. It sits on the eastern border of the country, very close to Gabon. The town is about 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) west of Gabon's Woleu-Ntem Province.

Interestingly, the current president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, was born in Mongomo.

Religion in Mongomo

Mongomo is home to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This is a very important church. It is the largest religious building in Central Africa. It is also the second largest Catholic church in all of Africa. Only the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, is larger. The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mongomo.

Sports in Mongomo

Mongomo has its own football (soccer) team called Deportivo Mongomo. This team plays in the top football league in Equatorial Guinea, known as the Equatoguinean Premier League. Mongomo was also chosen as one of the cities to host games for the 2015 African Cup of Nations, a big football tournament in Africa.

Other Places in Mongomo

If you visit Mongomo, you might find the Mongomo Hotel. It is located in an area of the town called Kos Ete.

See also

• In Spanish: Mongomo para niños