Ouaka [wa.ka] is one of the 20 prefectures of the Central African Republic.

[3][4] It borders the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covers an area of 49,900 km2, and has a population of 276,710 (2003 census).

In 2024, official estimates suggest the population reached 459,412 inhabitants.

[2] The prefecture is named after the Ouaka River and its capital is Bambari.

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