Sibut Population 2026

Sibut has a population of 31,986, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Kémo. Roughly 0.6% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Sibut (capital Bangui shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
31,986
Rank in Central African Republic
#17
Coordinates
5.72°N, 19.07°E
~431 m elevation · Africa/Bangui
Distance to capital (Bangui)
161 km
100 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kémo

CityPopulationRank in Central African Republic
Dekoa19,639#26

Cities near Sibut

  • Dekoa19,639 people · ~67 km away
  • Bouca19,320 people · ~124 km away
  • Kouango36,575 people · ~127 km away
  • Kaga-Bandoro55,047 people · ~142 km away
  • Boali18,090 people · ~146 km away
  • Bégoua264,067 people · ~153 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sibut?
Sibut has a population of 31,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Central African Republic.
What region is Sibut in?
Sibut is located in Kémo, Central African Republic.
Is Sibut the capital of Central African Republic?
No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 161 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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