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]
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]
Nguénguéli is inhabited by Baaka and Bilo.
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.
There is a school in the village.[3]