Cuvette Department
Cuvette | |
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Cuvette, department of the Republic of the Congo | |
| Country | Republic of the Congo |
| Capital | Owando |
| Area | |
• Total | 48,250 km2 (18,630 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 census) | |
• Total | 316,599 |
| • Density | 6.6/km2 (17/sq mi) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.580 medium · 3rd of 12 |
Cuvette is a department of the Republic of the Congo in the central part of the country. It borders the departments of Cuvette-Ouest, Likouala, Plateaux, and Sangha, and internationally, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital is Owando. Cities and towns include Boundji, Makoua and Okoyo.