Kounda-Papaye


Kounda-Papaye is a village located within Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.

Name

The village was named Kounda-Papaye because of the abundance of papaya trees in the village.

History

Kounda-Papaye was founded in 1991 by people from the nearby settlements, such as Yobe and Bayanga, who wanted to have their land.

Demographics

Baka, Mbiemou, Bogongo, Gbaya, Goudi, and Banjourn are ethnic groups who inhabit Kounda-Papaye.

Economy

The residents depend on several economic sectors, such as hunting, agriculture, gathering, fishing, and diamond mining.

Education

The village has one elementary school.