Moyen-Ogooué facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moyen-Ogooué
Province
Moyen-Ogooué Province in Gabon
Country	Gabon
Capital	Lambaréné
Area
• Total	18,535 km2 (7,156 sq mi)
Population  (2013 census)
• Total	69,287
• Density	3.73817/km2 (9.6818/sq mi)
HDI (2017)	0.659 medium

Moyen-Ogooué is a special area, like a state or region, in the country of Gabon. It's located in the central part of Gabon. This province covers about 18,535 square kilometers (that's about 7,156 square miles). The main city and capital of Moyen-Ogooué is Lambaréné. In 2013, about 69,287 people called this province home.

Where is Moyen-Ogooué Located?

Moyen-Ogooué shares its borders with several other provinces in Gabon. Knowing its neighbors helps us understand its place in the country.

• To the northwest, it borders Estuaire Province.
• To the north-northeast, you'll find Woleu-Ntem Province.
• The eastern side is next to Ogooué-Ivindo Province.
• In the southeast, it touches Ogooué-Lolo Province.
• To the south, it borders Ngounié Province.
• And to the west-southwest, it's next to Ogooué-Maritime Province.

How Moyen-Ogooué is Divided

Moyen-Ogooué is divided into two main parts called departments.

Like many regions, Moyen-Ogooué is split into smaller areas called "departments." These departments help manage the different parts of the province. There are two main departments here:

• Abanga-Bigne Department: The capital city for this department is Ndjolé.
• Ogooué et des Lacs Department: The capital city for this department is Lambaréné, which is also the capital of the whole province.