Moutamba | |
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| Country |  Republic of the Congo |
| Region | Niari Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,264 sq mi (3,274 km2) |
| Population (2023 census) [1] | |
| • Total | 22,936 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (7.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (GMT +1) |
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| Cuvette-Ouest | ||
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| Lékoumou | ||
| Likouala | ||
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| Pointe-Noire | ||
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| Sangha | ||
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