Ogooué-Ivindo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ogooué-Ivindo
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Ogooué-Ivindo Province in Gabon
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| Country |  Gabon |
| Capital | Makokou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46,075 km2 (17,790 sq mi) |
| Population
(2013 census)
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| • Total | 63,293 |
| • Density | 1.373695/km2 (3.55785/sq mi) |
| HDI (2017) | 0.587 medium |
Ogooué-Ivindo is one of the nine main regions, called provinces, in the country of Gabon. Gabon is located in Central Africa. The most important city and capital of Ogooué-Ivindo is Makokou.
This province gets its unique name from two important rivers that flow through it: the Ogooué River and the Ivindo River. These rivers are very important for the nature and people of the region.
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Exploring Ogooué-Ivindo Province
Ogooué-Ivindo is a large province known for its beautiful natural areas. It covers about 46,075 square kilometers. That's a lot of land! In 2013, about 63,293 people lived here.
What are Departments?
Just like a country is divided into provinces, a province can be divided into smaller areas called departments. These departments help manage the different parts of the province. Ogooué-Ivindo is split into four main departments.
Main Towns in the Departments
Each department has its own main town, which acts like its capital. Here are the departments and their main towns:
- Ivindo Department: Its main town is Makokou, which is also the capital of the whole province.
- Lope Department: The main town here is Booué.
- Mvoung Department: This department's main town is Ovan.
- Zadie Department: The main town for this department is Mekambo.
These departments help organize the province and make sure that local needs are met in each area.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Ogooué-Ivindo para niños
