Boali | |
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Coordinates: 4°48′N 18°7′E / 4.800°N 18.117°E | |
Country | Central African Republic |
Prefecture | Ombella-M'Poko |
Government | |
• Sub-Prefect | Solange Mokolomboka Soza Makanda[1] |
• Mayor | Pierre Poutou[2] |
Population (2012)[3] | |
• Total | 9,314 |
Boali is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko.
Boali is located on National Highway 1 (RN1),[4] about 100 km northwest of the national capital, Bangui.[5] The road, one of the country's few paved highways, leads on to Bouar, and ultimately to Cameroon.[6]
Situated on the Mbali River, Boali is noted for its waterfalls and for the nearby hydroelectric works. The Falls of Boali are 250 m wide and 50 m high, and are a popular tourist destination.[6]
The two units of the Boali Hydroelectric Power Station, Boali I and Boali II, are located below the falls. They have a combined generating power of 18.65 megawatts, and are operated by the state-run Enerca.[7] The completion of Boali I in the 1950s spurred several other industrial developments in the town, including the country's first textile mill, which began operating in 1954.[8]
The Boali hydroelectric works supply power to the capital and 13 other towns.[7]