Location & Surroundings
Baounda is a settlement in Ouaka, Central African Republic, at 489 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bambari, 47 km to the north. The national capital Bangui is about 265 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bambari Airport, 57 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° 21' 0" N, 20° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 489 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:12
- Sunrise 05:21
- Sunset 17:19
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baounda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baounda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 24.8 | 0.5 | 239 | 77 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.2 | 1.1 | 285 | 41 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 806.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 169 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 42 | 131.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 161 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 1.1 | 126 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 15.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 1.0 | 100 | 67 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 277.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 3.7 | 73 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.74 / 0.74 | 100 | 244.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 133 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 0.5 | 93 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 9 | 32.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.1 | 1.1 | 122 | 42 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 645.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 55 | 69 | 1,009.8 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 277.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.4 | 169 | 69 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 1.6 | 165 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 30.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baounda?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 807 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 Baounda today?
Sunrise around 05:21 and sunset around 17:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Baounda?
Local time is 19:12. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baounda?
Baounda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baounda?
DEM 489 m.
Where is Baounda located?
It is at 5.35000, 20.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baounda in?
It is in Central African Republic.