Ndélé Population 2026

Ndélé has a population of 27,071, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Bamingui-Bangoran. Roughly 0.5% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,071

Rank in Central African Republic

#20

Coordinates

8.41°N, 20.65°E

~514 m elevation · Africa/Bangui

Distance to capital (Bangui)

506 km

314 miles, straight line

Cities near Ndélé

Kaga-Bandoro55,047 people · ~226 km away
Kabo16,279 people · ~236 km away
Ippy28,319 people · ~247 km away
Bria47,226 people · ~255 km away
Batangafo24,119 people · ~288 km away
Dekoa19,639 people · ~290 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ndélé?

Ndélé has a population of 27,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Central African Republic.

What region is Ndélé in?

Ndélé is located in Bamingui-Bangoran, Central African Republic.

Is Ndélé the capital of Central African Republic?

No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 506 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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