Owando
This riverside town in the Republic of Congo serves as the capital of the Cuvette département and was formerly known as Fort-Rousset. Predominantly home to the Kouyou people, Owando hosted the country's national independence celebrations in August 2007 and has undergone significant modernisation since that year.
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- Population35,698
- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Owando: quick answers
Where is Owando?
Owando is in Congo - Brazzaville.
How do you get to Owando?
The nearest airport is Owando (FTX), about 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Owando?
The warmest month is February, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is October, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is October, with about 189 mm7.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Owando?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.