Monasao | |
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Coordinates: 3°15′35″N 16°14′53″E / 3.25972°N 16.24806°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Sangha-Mbaéré |
Sub-prefecture | Bayanga |
Commune | Yobe-Sangha |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,458[1] |
Monasao, also spelled Monassao, is a village situated in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.
A French missionary, Renè Ripoche, established Monassao in 1975 to settle Baka people.[2][3]
In the early period, the village was mainly inhabited by Baka people. Currently, Monasao is not solely settled by Pygmy, but also by Bantus. A Catholic mission is present in Monasao, and it covers four villages.[3]
There is a primary school in Monasao.[4]
Monasao has one health center.[4]