Bambari Population 2026

Bambari has a population of 83,029, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Ouaka. Roughly 1.5% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 9.8× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bambari (capital Bangui shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

83,029

Rank in Central African Republic

Coordinates

5.77°N, 20.68°E

~465 m elevation · Africa/Bangui

Distance to capital (Bangui)

282 km

175 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ouaka

City	Population	Rank in Central African Republic
Kouango	36,575	#13
Ippy	28,319	#19

Cities near Bambari

Ippy28,319 people · ~82 km away
Alindao32,588 people · ~101 km away
Kouango36,575 people · ~117 km away
Bria47,226 people · ~169 km away
Sibut31,986 people · ~177 km away
Dekoa19,639 people · ~187 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bambari?

Bambari has a population of 83,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Central African Republic.

What region is Bambari in?

Bambari is located in Ouaka, Central African Republic.

Is Bambari the capital of Central African Republic?

No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 282 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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