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Bossangoa

seat of a first-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bossangoa is a city in Ouham, Central African Republic with 55,353 inhabitants, at 456 m elevation. The national capital Bangui is about 265 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bossangoa Airport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Босангоа · Amangba · Bossango

Overview

Bossangoa is city — FR ville centrafricaine.

It is located in Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic.

The population is about 36,478 (2003).

The elevation is around 465 metre.

Also known as: UK Босангоа

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Basic Data

  • Country Central African Republic
  • Located in Ouham Prefecture
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 29' 33" N, 17° 27' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 456 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bangui
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 55,353
  • Pop. Density 6,538 p/km²
  • Built-up 21.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XAF)
  • Phone Prefix +236

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Alternate Names

ru
Босангоа
Amangba
Bossango

Weather in Bossangoa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bossangoa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.

Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 1.3 22 96 1,011.0 - / 0.00 76 0.0 n/a
6h 20.5 0.7 336 99 1,012.8 0.05 / 0.05 100 0.0 n/a
12h 21.5 0.4 231 97 1,014.6 3.20 / 3.25 99 12.6 n/a
18h 31.3 0.6 69 58 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 53 630.8 n/a
Tomorrow 24.9 1.4 12 79 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 31 396.4 n/a
30h 22.3 0.5 301 90 1,011.7 0.34 / 0.34 100 0.0 n/a
36h 23.3 1.1 241 89 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.16 71 19.9 n/a
42h 33.8 0.4 82 48 1,009.5 0.00 / 0.00 46 777.5 n/a
Monday 26.4 0.4 249 68 1,009.1 0.00 / 0.00 87 393.4 n/a
54h 24.5 0.7 306 73 1,010.7 0.13 / 0.13 100 0.0 n/a
60h 23.6 1.0 285 88 1,013.2 1.04 / 1.17 100 17.6 n/a
66h 33.7 0.3 285 52 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.07 16 701.8 n/a
Tuesday 26.2 1.7 197 78 1,008.2 0.12 / 0.19 15 380.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bossangoa?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Bossangoa today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bossangoa?
Local time is 03:36. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bossangoa?
Bossangoa is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bossangoa?
Population about 55,353.
What is the elevation of Bossangoa?
DEM 456 m.
Where is Bossangoa located?
It is at 6.49263, 17.45518 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bossangoa in?
It is in Central African Republic.

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Last updated 2023-11-29
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