Carnot Population 2026

Carnot has a population of 129,032, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Mambéré. Roughly 2.3% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 6.3× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

129,032

Rank in Central African Republic

Coordinates

4.94°N, 15.88°E

~551 m elevation · Africa/Bangui

Distance to capital (Bangui)

304 km

189 miles, straight line

Cities near Carnot

Berbérati103,713 people · ~76 km away
Baoro18,089 people · ~81 km away
Abba20,043 people · ~91 km away
Bouar71,680 people · ~115 km away
Yaloké21,710 people · ~142 km away
Baboua33,739 people · ~150 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Carnot?

Carnot has a population of 129,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Central African Republic.

What region is Carnot in?

Carnot is located in Mambéré, Central African Republic.

Is Carnot the capital of Central African Republic?

No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 304 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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