Location & Surroundings
Zao is a stream in Central African Republic, at 492 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dekoa, 37 km to the west. The national capital Bangui is about 235 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sibut Airport, 73 km away.
Overview
Zao is river in the Central African Republic.
It is located in Central African Republic.
Basic Data
- Country Central African Republic
- Located in Central African Republic
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 18' 16" N, 19° 24' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 492 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 01:37
- Sunrise 05:29
- Sunset 17:36
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Zao
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zao, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
12 %
Precip
2.81 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 | 23.6 | 0.7 | 324 | 85 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 304 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 232 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 3.96 / 4.00 | 32 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 1.0 | 258 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 3.40 / 7.39 | 59 | 751.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.9 | 268 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.81 | 95 | 278.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 321 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 359 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 1.40 / 2.41 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 0.9 | 140 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 3.32 / 5.73 | 100 | 49.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 198 | 99 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 37.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 0.3 | 207 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 17 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 13.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 0.9 | 323 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 97 | 373.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.9 | 0.8 | 211 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 88 | 276.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zao?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 28.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 751 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zao today?
Sunrise around 05:29 and sunset around 17:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Zao?
Local time is 01:37. Time zone: Africa/Bangui (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zao?
Zao is a stream.
What is the elevation of Zao?
DEM 492 m.
Where is Zao located?
It is at 6.30438, 19.40949 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zao in?
It is in Central African Republic.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry