Lobaye
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418Coordinates: 4° 0′ N, 18° 0′ E
Lobaye is a prefecture of the Central African Republic with Mbaïki as its capital.
Geography
The prefecture is located in the southwest of the country, bordering the prefecture of Ombella-Mpoko to the north, the Republic of Congo to the south, the prefecture of Mambéré-Kadéï to the northwest, the prefecture of Sangha-Mbaéré to the southwest and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the east. The Boukoko Dam was built to irrigate the surrounding fields. Lake Njenge is located in the area.
In the prefecture lies the Basse-Lobaye Biosphere Reserve, established in 1977, which protects a tropical rainforest covering an area of 18,200 ha.
Population
Lobaye is home to pygmies of the Aka people, who belong to the Mbuti. Besides the capital Mbaïki, the main cities and towns in the prefecture are: Boda, Mongoumba, Boganangone, Boganda, Bobangui, Zinga and Mongo.
