Bomandjokou

Bomandjokou
Bomandjokou Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 2°38′19″N 16°4′12″E
Country	Central African Republic
Prefecture	Sangha-Mbaéré
Sub-prefecture	Bayanga
Commune	Yobe-Sangha
Population  (2021)
• Total	626[1]

Bomandjokou, also spelled Bomandjoko or Bomadjokou, is a village situated within Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.[2]

History

The village chief demanded the expansion of the farming strip boundaries in October 2008 because the youths were unable to find places to farm.[3]

In mid-October 2015, heavy rain poured on Bomandjokou, causing the village to flood. One hundred households were affected by the flood, and it forced them to seek refuge 2 KM from the village. Later, they returned after the flood receded.[4]

Demography

Bayaka people inhabit Bomandjokou.[5]

Economy

The villagers rely on hunting and the agriculture sector.[6] There is also a market in the village.[7]

Education

Bomandjokou has one school.[8]

Healthcare

The village has one health post. However, the health post stopped its operation in 2011 because it did not receive any support.[9]

References

1. "Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter May 2021" (PDF). Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. May 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
2. Maxime, Jiwen & Alphonse 2010, p. 275.
3. The Rainforest Foundation. Community Forest Tenure and Mapping in Central Africa: Central African Republic Case Study (PDF) (Report). p. 15. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
4. Première Urgence Internationale 2015, p. 1.
5. John Nelson (March 2008). Dzanga protected area complex, Central African Republic - Report on community consultations (PDF) (Report). p. 7. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
6. Maxime, Jiwen & Alphonse 2010, p. 277.
7. "Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas Newsletter April 2023" (PDF). Dzanga Sangha Protected Areas. April 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
8. Première Urgence Internationale 2015, p. 8.
9. Première Urgence Internationale 2015, p. 9.

Bibliographies

• Maxime, Ngbo-Ngbangbo Louis; Jiwen, Ge; Alphonse, Nahayo (2010). "Assessment of Socioeconomic Factors and Stakeholders Involved in Dzanga Sangha Complex Protected Area, Central African Republic". Journal of Sustainable Development. 3 (2).
• Première Urgence Internationale (29 November 2015). Evaluation Multisectorielle RRM Rapport préliminaire - Bayanga et Bomandjoko (Sangha Mbaéré) du 27 au 29 novembre 2015 (PDF) (Report).