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Bossangoa

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Location & Surroundings

Bossangoa is a second-order administrative division in Ouham, Central African Republic with 38,451 inhabitants, at 530 m elevation. The national capital Bangui is about 265 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bossangoa Airport, 12 km away.

Overview

Bossangoa is sub-prefecture of the Central African Republic.

It is located in Ouham Prefecture, Central African Republic.

The elevation is around 530 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Central African Republic
  • Located in Ouham Prefecture
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 24' 24" N, 17° 21' 7" E
  • Elevation DEM: 530 m
  • Timezone Africa/Bangui
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 38,451
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Franc (XAF)
  • Phone Prefix +236

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Weather in Bossangoa

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

Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.

Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.18 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 22.1 1.3 116 94 1,013.1 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 20.6 0.6 196 95 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 22.1 0.9 201 92 1,014.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 22.9 n/a
18h 31.7 1.8 84 52 1,010.7 0.01 / 0.01 99 780.7 n/a
Tomorrow 23.1 1.4 192 90 1,011.3 2.17 / 2.18 48 165.2 n/a
30h 21.3 1.8 242 95 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
36h 22.7 1.3 258 90 1,012.9 0.04 / 0.04 42 22.9 n/a
42h 30.3 1.3 135 63 1,009.9 3.25 / 3.29 71 756.4 n/a
Monday 23.3 2.2 202 94 1,008.8 0.00 / 1.47 50 270.1 n/a
54h 20.8 1.9 216 97 1,011.3 0.34 / 1.81 100 0.0 n/a
60h 21.2 1.6 226 94 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.50 100 16.4 n/a
66h 26.7 1.5 219 71 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.03 97 403.7 n/a
Tuesday 23.0 1.9 206 90 1,010.5 0.59 / 0.62 94 289.7 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bossangoa?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 781 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bossangoa today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bossangoa?
Local time is 01:04. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bossangoa?
Bossangoa is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bossangoa?
Population about 38,451.
What is the elevation of Bossangoa?
DEM 530 m.
Where is Bossangoa located?
It is at 6.40680, 17.35189 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bossangoa in?
It is in Central African Republic.

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Last updated 2014-06-08
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7732115
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