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Gambo, Central African Republic

Mbomou · Central African Republic

Gambo is a small town in Mbomou, Central African Republic with a population of 4,971. Elevation: 1,585 ft (483 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,971 Population 1/sq mi density
1,585 ft Elevation 483 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bangui Timezone

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About Gambo

Gambo is a town located in the Central African Republic prefecture of Mbomou. The town is named after Gambo, a Nzakara chief who ruled the area in the years before 1931.

People

Population4,971
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Population4,971
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Coordinates4.6482°, 22.2633°
TimezoneAfrica/Bangui
Country🇨🇫 Central African Republic
State / ProvinceMbomou
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,577 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gambo

Gambo is a small town in Central African Republic (Mbomou) with a population of 4,971. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bangui.

Gambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Central African Republic avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area7,637.5 sq mi (19,781.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates4.6482°N, 22.2633°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bangui

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above Central African Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
April 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Gambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in December to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Gambo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole sous-préfectorale mixte - - - -
ECAC - - - -
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Airports Near Gambo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bangassou AirportBGUSmall Airport
Kembé Airport-Small Airport
Kotakoli AirbaseKLISmall Airport
Monga Airport-Small Airport
Yakoma Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bangui
Elevation
483 m (1,585 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 Gambo

What is the population of Gambo?

Gambo has a population of 4,971 residents and is located in Central African Republic. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,637.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gambo?

Gambo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches.

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