Bossembélé Population 2026
Bossembélé has a population of 17,203, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Ombella-M'Poko. Roughly 0.3% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,203
Rank in Central African Republic
#31
Coordinates
5.27°N, 17.65°E
~672 m elevation · Africa/Bangui
Distance to capital (Bangui)
142 km
88 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Bossembélé?
Bossembélé has a population of 17,203 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Central African Republic.
What region is Bossembélé in?
Bossembélé is located in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic.
Is Bossembélé the capital of Central African Republic?
No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 142 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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