Lékoumou
Lékoumou is a department in the south of the Republic of Congo, located in the central part of the country. It is bordered by the departments of Cuvette, Bouenza, and Niari to the north, the Republic of Gabon to the east, and the departments of Plateaux and Kouilou to the west. The department covers an area of approximately 23,500 square kilometers and has a population of around 180,000 people, according to the 2017 census.
The capital of Lékoumou is Sibiti, a town located on the right bank of the Congo River.
The economy of Lékoumou is primarily based on agriculture and forestry. The department produces a variety of
Lékoumou is part of the Niari Region, which was created in 2015 by the separation of the
The department faces several challenges, including deforestation, poverty, and limited access to healthcare and education. Efforts