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Bangui (orange) and the other large cities of Central African Republic
Bangui lies in Central African Republic at 4.36°N, 18.56°E, about 351 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Bangui (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Central African Republic: the next largest cities are Bimbo (348,802), Bégoua (264,067), Carnot (129,032). Together, the three largest cities hold 24.8% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Bégoua, about 11 km away, followed by Bimbo (19 km).
Central African Republic as a whole has a live population of 5,753,433 (+3.3% a year) and ranks #121 of 238 countries — see the Central African Republic population page for the full statistics and the Central African Republic atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bangui
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bégoua Ombella-M'Poko | 11 km | 264,067 |
| Bimbo Ombella-M'Poko | 19 km | 348,802 |
| Boali Ombella-M'Poko | 68 km | 18,090 |
| Mbaïki Lobaye | 83 km | 21,867 |
| Sibut Kémo | 161 km | 31,986 |
| Kouango Ouaka | 171 km | 36,575 |
| Yaloké Ombella-M'Poko | 193 km | 21,710 |
Largest cities in Central African Republic
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bangui?
Bangui has about 812,407 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bangui the capital of Central African Republic?
Yes — Bangui is the national capital of Central African Republic.
How big is Bangui compared with the rest of Central African Republic?
Its 812,407 residents are 14.1% of the 5,753,433 people living in Central African Republic today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Bangui?
In Central African Republic, at latitude 4.36 and longitude 18.56, 351 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bégoua (11 km), Bimbo (19 km), Boali (68 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bangui Population 2026 — Central African Republic. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/central-african-republic/bangui/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/central-african-republic/bangui/">Bangui Population 2026 — Central African Republic</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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