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Damara, Central African Republic

Ombella-M'Poko · Central African Republic

Damara is a small city in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic with a population of 9,117. Elevation: 1,362 ft (415 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,117 Population 29/sq mi density
1,362 ft Elevation 415 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bangui Timezone

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About Damara

Damara

Damara is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko. It is located about an hour from the national capital, Bangui.

People

Population9,117
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Population9,117
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Coordinates4.9608°, 18.7035°
TimezoneAfrica/Bangui
Country🇨🇫 Central African Republic
State / ProvinceOmbella-M'Poko
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation58.4 inches (1,484 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Damara

Damara is a small city in Central African Republic (Ombella-M'Poko) with a population of 9,117. The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet (415 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bangui.

Damara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Central African Republic avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,362 ft (415 m)
Area317.5 sq mi (822.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates4.9608°N, 18.7035°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bangui

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above Central African Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7.

Jun 9, 2005 40 km N of Boda, Central African Republic M4.7 136 km
Jun 10, 2005 Central African Republic M4.5 124 km
Jun 10, 2005 36 km NNE of Boda, Central African Republic M4.3 124 km
Jun 10, 2005 29 km NNE of Boda, Central African Republic M3.9 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.1 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) 8.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in

Damara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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Airports Near Damara

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bangui M'Poko International AirportBGFLarge Airport
Damara Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bangui
Elevation
415 m (1,362 ft)

🇨🇫 About Central African Republic

Capital Bangui
Population 4,666,377
Area 622,984 km²
GDP (USD) $2,555,492,086
GDP per capita $496
HDI 0.387
Life expectancy 57.4 years
Internet users 7.5%
Urban population 43.7%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages French, Sango
Calling code +236
TLD .cf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Damara

What is the population of Damara?

Damara has a population of 9,117 residents and is located in Central African Republic. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 317.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Damara?

Damara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.

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