Bangui, Central African Republic · Africa
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Bangui is a city located in Bangui, Central African Republic. With a population of 812,407, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Bangui sits in Central African Republic. It's in the Africa/Bangui time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bangui to your route.
Bangui (French pronunciation: [bɑ̃ɡi]; or Bangî in Sango, formerly written Bangi in English) is the capital and largest city of the Central African Republic. It was established as a French outpost in 1889 and named after its location on the northern bank of the Ubangi River (French: Oubangui); the Ubangi itself wasRead more
named from the Bobangi word for the "rapids" located beside the settlement, which marked the end of navigable water north from Brazzaville. The majority of the population of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country, in Bangui and the surrounding area.
The city has been part of Bangui Prefecture since December 2020. As of 2020 it had an estimated population of 889,231.
The city consists of eight urban districts (arrondissements), 16 groups (groupements) and 205 neighbourhoods (quartiers). As the capital of the Central African Republic, Bangui acts as an administrative, trade, and commercial centre. The National Assembly, government buildings, banks, foreign enterprises and embassies, hospitals, hotels, main markets and the Ngaragba Central Prison are all located here. Bangui manufactures textiles, food products, beer, shoes and soap. Its Notre-Dame Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangui. The city is also home to the University of Bangui, inaugurated in 1970. It is served by the Bangui M'Poko International Airport.
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Bangui is located in Bangui, Central African Republic, Africa. The coordinates are 4.3612 latitude, 18.5550 longitude.
Bangui has a population of approximately 812,407 people, making it a city in Central African Republic.
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