Carnot, Central African Republic

Carnot
Carnot Location in Central African Republic
Coordinates: 4°56′N 15°52′E / 4.94°N 15.87°E / 4.94; 15.87
Country	Central African Republic
Prefecture	Mambéré
Elevation	485 m (1,591 ft)
Population  (2012)[1]
• Total	54,551

Carnot is a city located in the south west of the Central African Republic (CAR), in the prefecture of Mambéré.

It has a population of 54,551 (2012 census), making it the fourth largest city in CAR by population.

The city takes its name as a tribute to the assassinated French President Sadi Carnot.

The city is situated on the eastern bank of the Mambéré river, and is served by Carnot Airport.

Yams, cassava, and cotton are cultivated, and cattle are reared in the area. The region lacks a functioning health service and is affected by an extremely high mortality rate and a high disease burden of malaria, HIV and tuberculosis.