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Bangui, Central African Republic
Bangui · Central African Republic
Bangui is a major city in Bangui, Central African Republic with a population of 812,407. Elevation: 1,152 ft (351 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bangui
Bangui is the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic. It was established as a French outpost in 1889 and named after its location on the northern bank of the Ubangi River ; the Ubangi itself was named from the Bobangi word for the "rapids" located beside the settlement, which marked the end of navigable water north from Brazzaville. The majority of the population of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country, in Bangui and the surrounding area.
People
Climate
| Population | 812,407 |
| Population Density | 31,246 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Coordinates | 4.3612°, 18.5550° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bangui |
| Country | 🇨🇫 Central African Republic |
| State / Province | Bangui |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.4 inches (1,534 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bangui
Bangui is a major city in Central African Republic (Bangui) with a population of 812,407. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet (351 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bangui.
Climate in Bangui
Bangui has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (28.4°C), the coldest is Jul (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1437 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above Central African Republic avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 26.0 sq mi (67.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31,246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3612°N, 18.5550°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bangui |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in |
Bangui has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Bangui
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculté de la Théologie Biblique | University | - | , |
| Groupe Elite Formation | University | - | , |
| Institut New Tech | College | - | , |
| University of Bangui | University | - | , |
Schools in Bangui
81+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padre Pio | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Pédagogique Béthaia | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Féminin | - | - | - | - |
| École Sica | - | - | - | - |
| Lakouanga | - | - | - | - |
| Saint-Charles | - | - | - | - |
| UNESCO | - | - | - | - |
| CPI | - | - | - | - |
| St Jean | - | - | - | - |
| Primaire de Mandaba | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée d'Etat des Rapides | - | - | - | - |
| Benzvi | - | - | - | - |
| Normal superieure | - | - | - | - |
| École Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée technique | - | - | - | - |
| École Application | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Français | - | - | - | - |
| École Centrafricano-Turque Galaxy | - | - | - | - |
| École Normale Supérieure | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Boganda | - | - | - | - |
| St Marc Bimbo | - | - | - | - |
| École Benzvi | - | - | - | - |
| Gobongo | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Miskine | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Caron | - | - | - | - |
| Elimes de Bangui | - | - | - | - |
| Adventiste du 7eme jour | - | - | - | - |
| St Sauveur | - | - | - | - |
| Frères Castors | - | - | - | - |
| St Jean de Gabaladja | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée des Martyrs | - | - | - | - |
| École Métiers d'Art | - | - | - | - |
| Orhelinat Ndrès | - | - | - | - |
| Sao | - | - | - | - |
| ELIM | - | - | - | - |
| SOS village d'enfants | - | - | - | - |
| St Jean Colomb | - | - | - | - |
| Ngaragba | - | - | - | - |
| GSEM | - | - | - | - |
| Maternelle St Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Padre Pio | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Pédagogique Béthaia | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Technique Féminin | - | - | - | - |
| École Sica | - | - | - | - |
| Lakouanga | - | - | - | - |
| Saint-Charles | - | - | - | - |
| UNESCO | - | - | - | - |
| CPI | - | - | - | - |
| St Jean | - | - | - | - |
| Primaire de Mandaba | - | - | - | - |
| St Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Benzvi | - | - | - | - |
| Normal superieure | - | - | - | - |
| École Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée technique | - | - | - | - |
| École Application | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Français | - | - | - | - |
| École Centrafricano-Turque Galaxy | - | - | - | - |
| École Normale Supérieure | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Boganda | - | - | - | - |
| École Métiers d'Art | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire Nika | - | - | - | - |
| École Benzvi | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée de Miskine | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Caron | - | - | - | - |
| Elimes de Bangui | - | - | - | - |
| Adventiste du 7eme jour | - | - | - | - |
| St Sauveur | - | - | - | - |
| Frères Castors | - | - | - | - |
| St Marc Bimbo | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée des Martyrs | - | - | - | - |
| Orhelinat Ndrès | - | - | - | - |
| Sao | - | - | - | - |
| ELIM | - | - | - | - |
| SOS village d'enfants | - | - | - | - |
| St Jean Colomb | - | - | - | - |
| Ngaragba | - | - | - | - |
| GSEM | - | - | - | - |
| Maternelle St Paul | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée d'Etat des Rapides | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Bangui
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum Barthelemy Boganda | ||||
| National Museum Barthelemy Boganda |
Libraries in Bangui
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Française de Bangui | 0.0 | |||||
| Alliance Française de Bangui | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bangui
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché d'Artisanat | |||||
| Marché d'Artisanat | |||||
| Marché de Zongo | |||||
| Marché de Zongo | |||||
| Marché Miskine |
Hotels in Bangui
12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bangui
25 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bangui
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bangui
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bangui
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bangui
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bangui
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bangui
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bangui
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Barthélémy Boganda | ||
| Stade Barthélémy Boganda | ||
| Stade Bonga Bonga |
Airports Near Bangui
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | Large Airport |
| Damara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Libenge Airport | LIE | Small Airport |
| Mpaka Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Bangui
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Mangapou | ||
| CS Bruxelle | ||
| CS Charles Luanga | ||
| CS Lakouanga | ||
| CS Ngaragba | ||
| CS Saidou | ||
| CS Saidou | ||
| Dispensaire | ||
| Dispensary St Paul |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bangui
32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventiste du 7eme jour | |
| Annonciature | |
| Archévéché St Paul | |
| Baptiste Emmanuel | |
| Capucin | |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame | |
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l’Immaculée Conception | |
| Centre Jean 23 | |
| Eglise Coopération de Walingba | |
| Église Fateb | |
| Église Mission de la Bonne Nouvelle Mahanaim Cyber College | |
| Elimes de Bangui | |
| Evangelique Lutherienne | |
| Frères Castors | |
| Grand Séminaire Saint Marc de Bimbo | |
| Grand Séminaire Saint Marc de Bimbo | |
| Grande mosquée | |
| Lieu de culte, Église Coopération de Maranatha (Combattant) | |
| Maison Micheline | |
| Mision Carmel |
Quick Facts
Around Bangui
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bangui
1 places within 15 km
- • Mont Pierrot
🇨🇫 About Central African Republic
Frequently Asked Questions About Bangui
What is the population of Bangui?
Bangui has a population of 812,407 residents and is located in Central African Republic. The population density is 31,246 people per square mile, spread across 26.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bangui?
Bangui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.