Owando
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| Country |  Republic of the Congo |
| Department | Cuvette |
| Commune | Owando |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 26,635 |
Owando is a town in the central Republic of the Congo, lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and an autonomous commune. 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 (1904), Owando got back an African name in 1977.[1]
A Roman Catholic diocese was established on 14 September 1955.[2]
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