Zemio Population 2026

Zemio has a population of 17,829, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇨🇫 Central African Republic, located in Haut-Mbomou. Roughly 0.3% of Central African Republic's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Bangui, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,829

Rank in Central African Republic

#30

Coordinates

5.03°N, 25.14°E

~579 m elevation · Africa/Bangui

Distance to capital (Bangui)

733 km

455 miles, straight line

Cities near Zemio

Bangassou54,059 people · ~259 km away
Bria47,226 people · ~387 km away
Alindao32,588 people · ~435 km away
Ippy28,319 people · ~454 km away
Bambari83,029 people · ~501 km away
Kouango36,575 people · ~573 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zemio?

Zemio has a population of 17,829 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Central African Republic.

What region is Zemio in?

Zemio is located in Haut-Mbomou, Central African Republic.

Is Zemio the capital of Central African Republic?

No, the capital of Central African Republic is Bangui, about 733 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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