Bangassou

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Bangassou is a city in the south eastern Central African Republic, lying on the north bank of the Mbomou River. It has a population of 31,553 (2003 census and is the capital of the Mbomou prefecture. It is known for its wildlife and its market and is linked by ferry to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the south bank. The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangassou.