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Gamboma
Location in the Republic of the Congo
Coordinates: 1°52′16″S15°52′41″E / 1.87111°S 15.87806°E / -1.87111; 15.87806
Country Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg Republic of the Congo
Department Plateaux Department
District Gamboma District
Elevation
354 m (1,161 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total26,053

Gamboma is a town located in the Plateaux Department of the Republic of the Congo. It is served by Gamboma Airport.

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