Nguénguéli, also known as Ngengeli, is a village situated in Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture, Central African Republic and on the crossroad toward SINFOCAM site.

History There are two versions of the village founding. According to Noss, responding to the Monasao's population increase, some of its residents moved and established a settlement south of their former village, Nguénguéli. Meanwhile, Tieguhong and Ndoye stipulated that Baaka from Salo-Beya axis founded Nguénguéli before the existence of Monasao. In 1994, Nguénguéli had a population of 600 inhabitants whose residents were Baaka. The village's total populations was 700 in 2016.

Demography Nguénguéli is inhabited by Baaka and Bilo.

Economy Hunting, gathering, farming, and livestock rearing are the villagers' main economy activities. In 2004, a timber company named Bayanga Wood Company operated in Nguénguéli for six months.

Education There is a school in the village.

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