Paoua Population 2026

Paoua has a population of 47,703, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Lim-Pendé. Roughly 0.8% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,703

Rank in Central African Republic

#11

Coordinates

7.24°N, 16.44°E

~601 m elevation · Africa/Bangui

Distance to capital (Bangui)

397 km

247 miles, straight line

Cities near Paoua

Bocaranga36,418 people · ~93 km away
Bozoum20,665 people · ~103 km away
Bossangoa55,353 people · ~140 km away
Bouar71,680 people · ~173 km away
Baoro18,089 people · ~183 km away
Batangafo24,119 people · ~203 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Paoua?

Paoua has a population of 47,703 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Central African Republic.

What region is Paoua in?

Paoua is located in Lim-Pendé, Central African Republic.

Is Paoua the capital of Central African Republic?

No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 397 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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