Owando is a town and a commune located in the central Republic of the Congo lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and of Owando District. It is home to a market and has an airport.
It was formerly known as Fort-Rousset.
History
Founded as Rousset in 1903 and quickly renamed Fort-Rousset in 1904, it was renamed as Owando in 1977.
A Roman Catholic diocese was established on 14 September 1955.
References
External links
- Owando blog, a compilation of information in French
