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Owando: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Owando is a town and a commune located in the central Republic of the Congo lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and of Owando District. It is home to a market and has an airport.

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Now in the cityOwando+30°CDrizzle · sunset 05:43 PMupdated 04:22 PM
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Exchange rateFCFA 585.95per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Mbandaka Airport MDK272 km away — the nearest airport
M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport MVB303 km from the centre
Makokou Airport MKU355 km from the centre

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