Bomandjokou
Bomandjokou is located in Central African Republic
Bomandjokou
Bomandjokou
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 2°38′19″N 16°4′12″E / 2.63861°N 16.07000°E / 2.63861; 16.07000
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureSangha-Mbaéré
Sub-prefectureBayanga
CommuneYobe-Sangha
Population
 (2021)
 • Total626[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

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

Bayaka people inhabit Bomandjokou.[5]

Economy

The villagers rely on hunting and the agriculture sector.[6] There is also a market in the village.[7]

Education

Bomandjokou has one school.[8]

Healthcare

The village has one health post. However, the health post stopped its operation in 2011 because it did not receive any support.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter May 2021" (PDF). Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. May 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. ↑ 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): 275.
  3. ↑ The Rainforest Foundation. Community Forest Tenure and Mapping in Central Africa: Central African Republic Case Study (PDF) (Report). p. 15. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Première Urgence Internationale (29 November 2015). Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM Rapport préliminaire - Bayanga et Bomandjoko (Sangha Mbaéré) du 27 au 29 novembre 2015 (PDF) (Report). p. 1. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  5. ↑ John Nelson (March 2008). Dzanga protected area complex, Central African Republic - Report on community consultations (PDF) (Report). p. 7. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  6. ↑ 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): 277.
  7. ↑ "Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter April 2023" (PDF). Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. April 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  8. ↑ Première Urgence Internationale (29 November 2015). Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM Rapport préliminaire - Bayanga et Bomandjoko (Sangha Mbaéré) du 27 au 29 novembre 2015 (PDF) (Report). p. 8. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  9. ↑ Première Urgence Internationale (29 November 2015). Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM Rapport préliminaire - Bayanga et Bomandjoko (Sangha Mbaéré) du 27 au 29 novembre 2015 (PDF) (Report). p. 9. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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