Likouala Department
Likouala | |
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Likouala, department of the Republic of the Congo | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Capital | Impfondo |
| Area | |
• Total | 66,044 km2 (25,500 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 355,570 |
| • Density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.527 low · 7th of 12 |
Likouala is a department of the Republic of the Congo in the northern part of the country. It borders the departments of Cuvette and Sangha, and internationally, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. The region has an area of 66,044 km² and an estimated population of almost 360,000. The chief town is Impfondo. Principal cities and towns include Epena and Dongou.