Congo-Oubangui Department

Congo-Oubangui
Pirogues on the waterfront at Mossaka, capital of Congo-Oubangui
Interactive map of Congo-Oubangui
Coordinates: 1°S 17°E / 1°S 17°E / -1; 17
Country Republic of the Congo
Established8 October 2024
CapitalMossaka
Government
 • PrefectHabib Gildas Obambi Oko
Area
 • Total
25,536 km2 (9,860 sq mi)
Population
 (May 2023)
 • Total
124,010
 • Density4.8563/km2 (12.578/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Congo-Oubangui is a department of the Republic of the Congo. It was created on 8 October 2024 from the eastern part of Cuvette Department and the southern part of Likouala Department. Its capital is Mossaka. It is located on the north shore of the confluence of the Congo and Ubangi rivers, and named after them.