Location & Surroundings
Bakala is a settlement in Lobaye, Central African Republic, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbaiki, 51 km to the east. The national capital Bangui is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Libenge Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: Bagota · Bakota
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
3° 43' 31" N, 17° 33' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 480 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,072 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:21
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:35
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (7 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.49 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 | 21.7 | 0.2 | 7 | 93 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 83 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 10.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 109 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 215.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 82 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 60 | 115.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.4 | 230 | 100 | 1,012.8 | 0.38 / 0.49 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 270 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.1 | 1.5 | 76 | 34 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 780.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 26 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 367.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 0.2 | 198 | 84 | 1,010.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.8 | 258 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 1.05 / 1.24 | 99 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 1.2 | 91 | 35 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 779.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 4.0 | 30 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 13.55 / 13.55 | 100 | 153.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 0.8 | 218 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 5.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakala?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.2 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 215 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakala today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Bakala?
Local time is 09:21. 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 480 m.
Where is Bakala located?
It is at 3.72539, 17.55583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakala in?
It is in Central African Republic.