What is the capital of Central African Republic?
Bangui stands on the northern bank of the Ubangi River, just below a series of rapids that block major commercial shipping further upriver.
Bangui is the capital and seat of government of Central African Republic. Central African Republic itself has an estimated population of 5,513,282 (2025).
Bangui is also the largest city in Central African Republic, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Bangui at a glance
| City population | 889,231 (2020 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇨🇫 Central African Republic |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Largest city in Central African Republic | Bangui |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (WAT) |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
About Bangui
Bangui was established as a French outpost on 26 June 1889.
Bangui is the administrative, trade and commercial centre of the Central African Republic.
Its river port handles the overwhelming majority of the country's international trade.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Bangui.
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See the full profile of Central African Republic on its country page, or browse every capital city.
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