Bouar Population 2026
Bouar has a population of 71,680, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Nana-Mambéré. Roughly 1.3% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,680
Rank in Central African Republic
#7
Coordinates
5.93°N, 15.60°E
~976 m elevation · Africa/Bangui
Distance to capital (Bangui)
371 km
230 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Nana-Mambéré
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FAQ
What is the population of Bouar?
Bouar has a population of 71,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Central African Republic.
What region is Bouar in?
Bouar is located in Nana-Mambéré, Central African Republic.
Is Bouar the capital of Central African Republic?
No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 371 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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