Bokolobo | |
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  Bokolobo Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°25′7″N20°56′43″E / 5.41861°N 20.94528°E Coordinates: 5°25′7″N20°56′43″E / 5.41861°N 20.94528°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouaka |
| Sub-prefecture | Bambari |
| Commune | Ngougbia |
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