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Place in Ouham-Fafa, Central African Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Batangafo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ouham-Fafa at the confluence of Ouham River and its affluent Fafa.
Batangafo | |
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Coordinates: 7°18′N 18°18′E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Ouham-Fafa |
Government | |
• Sub-Prefect | Achille Fayanga[1] |
Population (2003) | |
• Total | 16,420 |
FDPC militias attacked Batangafo on 20 February 2009.[2] They looted weapons and ammunition from the gendarmerie post and food from the aid agency warehouse.[3][4]
In August 2014 heavy clashes erupted in Batangafo between Séléka and Sangaris forces resulting in more than 50 deaths.[5] On 31 October 2018 heavy clashes broke out between Anti-balaka and ex-Séléka fighters in Batangafo resulting in at least 15 deaths[6] The town was recaptured by government forces on 12 April 2021.[7]
In December 2020, Batangafo became the capital of Ouham-Fafa Prefecture.[8]
There is an airport in Bafangafo.
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