Owando is a town in the central Republic of the Congo, lying on the Kouyou River. It is the capital of Cuvette Department and an autonomous commune. It is home to a market and has an airport.It was formerly known as Fort-Rousset.HistoryFounded as Rousset in 1903 and quickly renamed Fort-Rousset in 1904, Owando got its African name back in 1977.A Roman Catholic diocese was established on 14 September 1955.