Mouila
Mouila | ||
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The president's residence in Mouila | ||
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Mouila Location in Gabon | ||
Coordinates: 1°51′50″S 11°3′27″E / 1.86389°S 11.05750°ECoordinates: 1°51′50″S 11°3′27″E / 1.86389°S 11.05750°E | ||
Country | Gabon | |
Province | Ngounié Province | |
Department | Douya-Onoy Department | |
Population | ||
• Total | 28,000 |
Mouila is the capital of the Ngounié region of Gabon. It lies on the River Ngounié and the N1 road and has a population of about 20,000 people. Its main sight is the Lac Bleu, a lake known for its bright blue water.
Mouila is very spread out and has several markets and commercial centers. A taxi service runs in Mouila. Taxis are green and white and cost 200-500 Central African Francs depending on the distance traveled.
Mouila is home to a huge range of Gabonese ethnic groups and is a major hub of commerce and travel. It is served by Mouila Airport. From Mouila, bush taxis may be obtained traveling to Ndende, Tchibanga, Lambaréné, Libreville and Lebamba.
Climate
Climate data for Mouila | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 31.3 (88.3) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.2 (90) |
31.0 (87.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
29.4 (84.9) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.9 (87.6) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.3 (86.5) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.8 (83.8) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.5 (81.5) |
26.9 (80.4) |
24.8 (76.6) |
23.7 (74.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.3 (79.3) |
Average low °C (°F) | 26.2 (79.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.8 (73) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.0 (68) |
20.6 (69.1) |
21.8 (71.2) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.3 (72.1) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 223.4 (8.795) |
226.4 (8.913) |
249.3 (9.815) |
239.9 (9.445) |
165.7 (6.524) |
20.4 (0.803) |
5.4 (0.213) |
7.9 (0.311) |
51.3 (2.02) |
342.3 (13.476) |
397.1 (15.634) |
231.3 (9.106) |
2,160.4 (85.055) |
Average precipitation days | 15.5 | 13.3 | 16.2 | 15.2 | 13.2 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 8.8 | 20.5 | 21.4 | 15.6 | 150.5 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 82 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 81 |
Source: NOAA[1] |
Notable people
- François Bozizé, a former president of the Central African Republic, is from Mouila.
- Pierre Mamboundou, politician
- André Raponda Walker, the anthropologist and priest worked near here at a place called Sainte-Martin.[2]
References
- ↑ "Mouila Climate Normals 1961–1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- ↑ Biography of Raponds Walker, accessed 11 August 2008
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