Boali
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The Falls of Boali
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  Boali Location in Central African Republic | |
| Coordinates: 4°48′N 18°7′E / 4.800°N 18.117°E / 4.800; 18.117 | |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Prefecture | Ombella-M'Poko |
| Government | |
| • Sub-Prefect | Solange Mokolomboka Soza Makanda[1] |
| • Mayor | Pierre Poutou[2] |
| Population
(2012)[3]
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| • Total | 9,314 |
Boali is a town located in the Central African Republic prefectureofOmbella-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]
Initial arrangements were made in 2010 for a third hydroelectric plant, Boali 3, to be built with Chinese assistance.[9]
This strategic role was used by the Seleka rebels in March 2013, who took over the plant on their way to Bangui and shut off power to the city.[10] On 17 January 2014 Séléka withdrew from Boali. 300 anti-Balaka fighters entered town killing four civilians[11] On 5 December 2015 the city was recaptured by government forces.[12]
On 24 December 2020 rebels from Coalition of Patriots for Change attacked Boali.[13] They were pushed back by government forces on 11 January 2021.[14]
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