Location & Surroundings
Bakala is a settlement in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic, at 747 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yaloke, 18 km to the east. The national capital Bangui is about 210 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bossembele Airport, 78 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 22' 48" N, 16° 56' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 747 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 290 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:56
- Sunrise 05:39
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s N (9 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
27 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.4 | 1.8 | 9 | 45 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.9 | 3.8 | 58 | 18 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 786.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 78 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 364.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.2 | 36 | 44 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.1 | 6 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 24.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.4 | 1.8 | 49 | 18 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 775.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.1 | 5 | 29 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 305.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 125 | 30 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 1.3 | 339 | 36 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.5 | 3.0 | 358 | 15 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 696.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 341 | 30 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 363.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 206 | 31 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.3 | 1.4 | 220 | 43 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakala?
Now 22.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.9 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 787 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakala today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Bakala?
Local time is 18:56. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakala?
Bakala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakala?
DEM 747 m.
Where is Bakala located?
It is at 5.38002, 16.94952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakala in?
It is in Central African Republic.