Location & Surroundings
Rao is a stream in Ouham-Pende, Central African Republic, at 874 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bocaranga, 40 km to the southeast. The national capital Bangui is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bocaranga Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: Rô
Overview
Rao is river in the Central African Republic.
It is located in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, Central African Republic.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Located in Ouham-Pendé Prefecture
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 11' 34" N, 15° 20' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 874 m
- Timezone Africa/Bangui
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- 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 19:56
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 31.8 | 2.0 | 31 | 21 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 92 | 35 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 358.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 230 | 40 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 339 | 42 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 16.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 2.9 | 34 | 19 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 744.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 125 | 30 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 235 | 35 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 248 | 38 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 16.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.1 | 3.3 | 36 | 17 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 744.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 142 | 30 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 360.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 212 | 34 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 219 | 38 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 15.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.9 | 3.0 | 34 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 742.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rao?
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 745 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 Rao today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Rao?
Local time is 19:56. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rao?
Rao is a stream.
What is the elevation of Rao?
DEM 874 m.
Where is Rao located?
It is at 7.19265, 15.33965 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rao in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry