Kounda-Papaye

Kounda-Papaye is a village located within Dzanga-Sangha Special Reserve in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic.

Name
The village was named Kounda-Papaye because of the abundance of papaya trees in the village.

History
Kounda-Papaye was founded in 1991 by people from the nearby settlements, such as Yobe and Bayanga, who wanted to have their land.

Demographics
Baka, Mbiemou, Bogongo, Gbaya, Goudi, and Banjourn are ethnic groups who inhabit Kounda-Papaye.

Economy
The residents depend on several economic sectors, such as hunting, agriculture, gathering, fishing, and diamond mining.

Education
The village has one elementary school.