Mossapoula | |
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Coordinates: 2°57′36″N 16°15′44″E / 2.96000°N 16.26222°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Sangha-Mbaéré |
Sub-prefecture | Bayanga |
Commune | Yobe-Sangha |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 979[1] |
Mossapoula, also spelled Moussapola or Mossapola, is a village situated near Bayanga town in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.
In 1993, Mossapoula had a population of 380 people, 300 of whom were Baka.[2]
Agriculture and hunting are the main economic activities for the villagers.[3] Since 1990, the residents have only been able to hunt 10 km from the village's eastern side since it is located within Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve.[4] The presence of the Baka people created the village's tourism industry.[5]
The village has one primary school which were constructed were funded under the Dzanga-Sangha Project. The school lessons are delivered in Baka language.[6][7]
Mossapoula has one health post.[8]