Boko-Songho District

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Boko-Songho
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Boko-Songho District in the region
Country Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Republic of the Congo
Region Bouenza Region
Area
  Total530 sq mi (1,373 km2)
Population
 (2023 census) [1]
  Total11,563
  Density22/sq mi (8.4/km2)
Time zone UTC+1 (GMT +1)

Boko-Songho is a district in the Bouenza Region of southern Republic of the Congo. The capital lies at Boko-Songho.

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Towns and villages

The villages of Boko-Songho district are: Minga, Hidi, Mankala, Nzangui, Kinzambi (Tipheret), Kabadissou, Manzakala, Nsoukou Bouadi, Loudima, Kisenga, Bouaboua, Louhete, Manzaou, Kiteka, Kingoma, Ntoto-Hola 1&2, La Louamba...from the south and Badondo's villages from the north.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Congo (Rep.): Administrative Division". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.

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