Village in Sangha-Mbaéré, Central African Republic
Place in Sangha-Mbaéré, Central African Republic
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, responding to the Monasao's population increase, 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.[7]
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