Bangassou Population 2026

Bangassou has a population of 54,059, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Mbomou. Roughly 0.9% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

54,059

Rank in Central African Republic

#10

Coordinates

4.74°N, 22.82°E

~506 m elevation · Africa/Bangui

Distance to capital (Bangui)

474 km

294 miles, straight line

Cities near Bangassou

Alindao32,588 people · ~181 km away
Bria47,226 people · ~220 km away
Ippy28,319 people · ~245 km away
Zemio17,829 people · ~259 km away
Bambari83,029 people · ~263 km away
Kouango36,575 people · ~318 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bangassou?

Bangassou has a population of 54,059 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Central African Republic.

What region is Bangassou in?

Bangassou is located in Mbomou, Central African Republic.

Is Bangassou the capital of Central African Republic?

No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 474 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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