Markounda
Markounda is a sub-prefecture and town in the Ouham Prefecture of the north-western Central African Republic. The sub-prefecture borders with Chad.
Markounda | |
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Sub-prefecture and town | |
 Sub-prefectures of Ouham | |
  Markounda Location in the Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 7°37′N 16°59′E | |
| Country |  Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ouham |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
History
On 1 May 2014 Séléka rebels supported by Chadian mercenaries took control of Markounda from Revolution and Justice armed group.[1] On 19 April 2021 Markounda was recaptured by government forces.[2]
References
| Equateur Region |
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| Fertit Region |
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| Haut-Oubangui Region |
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| Kagas Region |
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| Plateaux Region |
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| Yade Region |
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