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Bimbo overview
Bimbo (orange) and the other large cities of Central African Republic
Bimbo lies in Ombella-M'Poko in Central African Republic at 4.26°N, 18.42°E, about 371 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Bangui (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Bangui (812,407) and larger than Bégoua (264,067). The largest city in Central African Republic is Bangui with 812,407 people; the capital, Bangui, has 812,407.
The national capital, Bangui, is about 19 km away; the nearest large city is Bangui, 19 km from Bimbo.
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 Bimbo
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| BanguiCapital Bangui | 19 km | 812,407 |
| Bégoua Ombella-M'Poko | 26 km | 264,067 |
| Mbaïki Lobaye | 64 km | 21,867 |
| Boali Ombella-M'Poko | 68 km | 18,090 |
| Sibut Kémo | 178 km | 31,986 |
| Yaloké Ombella-M'Poko | 188 km | 21,710 |
| Kouango Ouaka | 190 km | 36,575 |
Largest cities in Central African Republic
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bimbo?
Bimbo has about 348,802 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bimbo the capital of Central African Republic?
No. The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui (812,407 people), about 19 km away. Bimbo is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Bimbo compared with the rest of Central African Republic?
Its 348,802 residents are 6.1% of the 5,753,433 people living in Central African Republic today. Bangui is larger with 812,407 people.
Where is Bimbo?
In Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic, at latitude 4.26 and longitude 18.42, 371 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bangui (19 km), Bégoua (26 km), Mbaïki (64 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bimbo Population 2026 — Central African Republic. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/central-african-republic/bimbo/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/central-african-republic/bimbo/">Bimbo 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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