Bomandjokou
Bomandjokou | |
|---|---|
  Bomandjokou Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 2°38′19″N 16°4′12″E / 2.63861°N 16.07000°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Sangha-Mbaéré |
| Sub-prefecture | Bayanga |
| Commune | Yobe-Sangha |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 626[1] |
Bomandjokou, also spelled Bomandjoko or Bomadjokou, is a village situated within Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.[2]
History
[edit]The village chief demanded the expansion of the farming strip boundaries in October 2008 because the youths were unable to find places to farm.[3]
In mid-October 2015, heavy rain poured on Bomandjokou, causing the village to flood. One hundred households were affected by the flood, and it forced them to seek refuge 2 KM from the village. Later, they returned after the flood receded.[4]
Demography
[edit]Bayaka people inhabit Bomandjokou.[5]
Economy
[edit]The villagers rely on hunting and the agriculture sector.[6] There is also a market in the village.[7]
Education
[edit]Bomandjokou has one school.[8]
Healthcare
[edit]The village has one health post. However, the health post stopped its operation in 2011 because it did not receive any support.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter May 2021" (PDF). Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. May 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Maxime, Jiwen & Alphonse 2010, p. 275.
- ^ The Rainforest Foundation. Community Forest Tenure and Mapping in Central Africa: Central African Republic Case Study (PDF) (Report). p. 15. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Première Urgence Internationale 2015, p. 1.
- ^ John Nelson (March 2008). Dzanga protected area complex, Central African Republic - Report on community consultations (PDF) (Report). p. 7. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Maxime, Jiwen & Alphonse 2010, p. 277.
- ^ "Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter April 2023" (PDF). Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. April 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ Première Urgence Internationale 2015, p. 8.
- ^ Première Urgence Internationale 2015, p. 9.
Bibliographies
[edit]- Maxime, Ngbo-Ngbangbo Louis; Jiwen, Ge; Alphonse, Nahayo (2010). "Assessment of Socioeconomic Factors and Stakeholders Involved in Dzanga Sangha Complex Protected Area, Central African Republic". Journal of Sustainable Development. 3 (2).
- Première Urgence Internationale (29 November 2015). Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM Rapport préliminaire - Bayanga et Bomandjoko (Sangha Mbaéré) du 27 au 29 novembre 2015 (PDF) (Report).