Sangha Department (Republic of the Congo) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sangha
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Sangha, department of the Republic of the Congo
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| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Capital | Ouesso |
| Area | |
| • Total | 55,800 km2 (21,500 sq mi) |
| Population
(2007 census)
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| • Total | 85,738 |
| • Density | 1.5365/km2 (3.980/sq mi) |
Sangha is a special area, like a state or province, in the northern part of the Republic of the Congo. It's called a "department." The main city, or capital, of Sangha is Ouésso.
Exploring Sangha
Sangha is one of the largest departments in the Republic of the Congo. It covers a big area of 55,800 square kilometers. That's about the size of a small country!
Where is Sangha?
You can find Sangha in the northern part of the Republic of the Congo. It's located deep within the country, far from the coast. The map in the infobox above shows exactly where it is.
Cities and Districts
This department is made up of the main city, Ouésso, and six smaller areas called districts. Think of them like different towns or regions within Sangha.
The main city is Ouesso. It's the most important place in the department.
The six districts are:
- Kabo
- Mokéko District
- Ngbala District
- Pikounda District
- Sembé District
- Souanké District
Population
According to a count done in 2007, about 85,738 people live in Sangha. This makes it one of the less crowded parts of the country.
