Bangui_
Middle Africa, Central African Republic
Country
Central African Republic
Region
Middle Africa
Updated Jan 26, 2026
KEY STATS
812K
Population
67,339,690 km2
Area
71 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
BGF (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
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 Brazzav...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Central African Republic
Region
Middle Africa
Population
812K
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Currency
XAF
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
BGF
GPS
4.36, 18.55
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
71 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
History
Founded in 1889, with 137 years of history
Travel
BGF airport just 6 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
381 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
28
Cafes
1
Bars
18
Fast Food
2
Shopping
Supermarkets
6
Convenience
1
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
29
Clinics
8
Pharmacies
3
Education
Schools
51
Universities
4
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
24
Playgrounds
8
Sports
83
Museums
1
Transport
Bus Stops
1
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
7
Services
Banks
11
ATMs
1
Post Offices
1
Police
5
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
71 Mbps
Download
9 Mbps
Upload
179ms
Latency
398
Tests
129
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
28°
J
27°
F
27°
M
26°
A
26°
M
25°
J
25°
J
25°
A
26°
S
26°
O
27°
N
27°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.3 C Range: 27.5 - 25.1 C Rain: 1,324 mm/year Sunshine: 3,396 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.9
Nomad Index
B
Livability
40.3
Culture
63.5
Overall
AIRPORT
BGF
Bangui M'Poko International Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
Bangui (French pronunciation: [bɑ̃ɡi]; or Bangî in Sango, formerly written Bangi in English) 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 (French: Oubangui); 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.
As of 2020 it had an estimated population of 889,231.
As the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui acts as an administrative, trade, and commercial centre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bangui known for?
Bangui is a city in Central African Republic. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Bangui?
Bangui has an average download speed of 71 Mbps and upload speed of 9 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Bangui?
Bangui has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.3 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Bangui?
Bangui is served by BGF (Bangui M'Poko International Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Bangui?
The population of Bangui is approximately 812K.
What infrastructure does Bangui have?
Bangui has 381 mapped points of interest, including 28 restaurants, 29 hospitals, 51 schools.
What country is Bangui in?
Bangui is located in Central African Republic.
