Nguénguéli Explained

Official Name:Nguénguéli
Pushpin Map:Central African Republic
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates:3.2364°N 16.255°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Central African Republic
Subdivision Type1:Prefecture
Subdivision Name1:Sangha-Mbaéré
Subdivision Type2:Sub-prefecture
Subdivision Name2:Bayanga
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Yobé-Sangha
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Total:1234[1]
Population As Of:2021
Population Density Km2:auto

Nguénguéli, also known as Ngengeli,[2] is a village situated in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic and on the crossroad toward SINFOCAM site.[2]

History

There are two versions of the village founding. According to Noss, in response to the increase Monasao population, some of its residents moved and established a settlement south of their former village, Nguénguéli. Meanwhile, Tieguhong and Ndoye stipulated that Baaka from Salo-Beya axis founded Nguénguéli before the existence of Monasao. In 1994, Nguénguéli had a population of 600 inhabitants whose residents were Baaka. The village's total populations was 700 in 2016.[2]

Demography

Nguénguéli is inhabited by Baaka and Bilo.

Economy

Hunting, gathering, farming, and livestock rearing are the villagers' main economy activities. In 2004, a timber company named Bayanga Wood Company operated in Nguénguéli for six months.

Education

There is a school in the village.[3]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: . May 2021. Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter May 2021. Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. 13 March 2024.
  2. Thomas Martensson. 2016. Opportunities for the Rehabilitation and Con-struction of Social Infrastructure within the PEA 190. 7. 13 March 2024.
  3. OCHA. 2015 . REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE Préfecture de la Sangha-Mbaéré (au 20 janvier 2015). PDF . 13 March 2024.