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Dongou | |
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 Dongou District in the department | |
| Country |  Republic of the Congo |
| Department | Likouala Department |
| Seat | Dongou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,242 sq mi (10,988 km2) |
| Population (2023 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 44,027 |
| • Density | 10/sq mi (4.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT +1) |
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