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Sibut | |
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  Sibut Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 5°44′16″N 19°05′12″E / 5.73778°N 19.08667°E | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Kémo |
| Government | |
| • Sub-Prefect | Ernest Ouaka-Mondjou[1] |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 24,527 |
Sibut (French pronunciation: [siby(t)]),[citation needed] formerly Fort Sibut (French: Fort-Sibut) is the capital of Kémo, one of the 16 prefectures of the Central African Republic. An important transport hub, it is situated 188 km (117 mi) north of the capital Bangui and is known for its market.
Sibut is located at the Northern end of the paved road coming from the capital, Bangui. At Sibut, two major provincial roads split, one going North to Kaga Bandoro, and the other east towards Bomimi, a thriving agricultural village of 450 people, 12 km (7.5 mi) from Sibut.
- ^ Oubangui Medias, Oubangui Medias. "Centrafrique : Décrets portant nomination des Gouverneurs, des Préfets et des Sous-Préfets". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangui Medias. Retrieved 5 June 2024.