Paoua

Paoua is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Pendé. Paoua and its surrounding territories have become something of a ghost town after rebel and government soldier attacks in 2006 and 2007, with much of the population fleeing into the bush or into refugee camps.[2]

Paoua
A school in Paoua, 2007.
Paoua
Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 7°15′N 16°26′E
CountryCentral African Republic
PrefectureOuham-Pendé
Population (2003)17,370
Government
 • MayorMarc Ouefio[1]

The town is the birthplace of the former president of the Central African Republic, Ange-Félix Patassé.

References
  1. "La ville de Paoua retrouve la stabilité après l'affrontement entre des groupes armés" (in French). Réseau des journalistes pour les droits de l'homme. Archived from the original on 24 February 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  2. "Central African Republic: Too Many Enemies". AllAfrica. 17 March 2008.



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