Kakamoeka | |
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 Kakamoeka District in the region | |
| Country |  Republic of the Congo |
| Region | Kouilou Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 820 sq mi (2,124 km2) |
| Population (2023 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 8,729 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT +1) |
Kakamoeka (can also be written as Nkakamueka, Nkakamweka, Nkaakamueeka or Nkaakamweeka) is a district in the Kouilou Region of far south-western Republic of the Congo. The capital lies at Kakamoeka.
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| Brazzaville | ||
| Cuvette | ||
| Cuvette-Ouest | ||
| Kouilou | ||
| Lékoumou | ||
| Likouala | ||
| Niari | ||
| Plateaux | ||
| Pointe-Noire | ||
| Pool | ||
| Sangha | ||
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