Location & Surroundings
Rafai is a second-order administrative division in Mbomou, Central African Republic with 14,000 inhabitants, at 571 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zemio, about 135 km to the southeast. The national capital Bangui is about 645 km to the west. The nearest airport is Rafai Airport, 96 km away.
Overview
Rafai is a sub-prefecture of the Central African Republic.
It is located in Central African Republic.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 48' 36" N, 24° 12' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 571 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 14,000
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +236
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:47
- Sunrise 05:10
- Sunset 17:17
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Places in Rafai
- Adrouzal
- Agoumar
- Aloisa
- Amousou
- Ariab
- Armassi
- Assani
- Bagbola
- Bagima
- Bago
- Baguine
- Bana
- Bandou
- Barroua
- Bassirimba
- Batoua
- Bawombo
- Benguima
- Benima
- Bomvoio
- Borango
- Borobou
- Bouloumboulou
- Catambour
- Dali
- Dangbou
- Daradou
- Darfour
- Dembia
- Derbisaka
- Dinda
- Dou
- Douraza
- Dramani
- Dregadi
- Gounza
- Guienda
- Karou
- Koulondji
- Koursani
- Loungba
- Madabandougou
- Mahamat
- Mbaka
- Mbari
- Mbari
- Mboto
- Menazien
- Meskine
- Mogba
Mountains & Terrain in Rafai
Transport in Rafai
Weather in Rafai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rafai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 2.5 | 258 | 88 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 0.4 | 100 | 95 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 264.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 0.1 | 287 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.0 | 290 | 81 | 1,014.3 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 86 | 40.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 0.9 | 158 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 390.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 266 | 78 | 1,009.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 97 | 226.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 261 | 93 | 1,010.9 | 1.68 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 255 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 1.21 / 2.94 | 75 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 1.4 | 256 | 46 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 835.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 2.9 | 62 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 2.70 / 2.70 | 100 | 177.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.8 | 293 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 8.93 / 11.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.9 | 225 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.99 | 100 | 10.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 1.9 | 247 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 44 | 171.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rafai?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 390 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 Rafai today?
Sunrise around 05:10 and sunset around 17:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Rafai?
Local time is 20:47. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rafai?
Rafai is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Rafai?
Population about 14,000.
What is the elevation of Rafai?
DEM 571 m.
Where is Rafai located?
It is at 5.81012, 24.20305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rafai in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry