Cities in Central African Republic
The most important cities in Central African Republic at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Bangui
The capital and largest city of the Central African Republic, situated on the northern banks of the Ubangi River.
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Berbérati
The third-largest city in the country is located in the southwest and is a major commercial center.
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Nola
The capital of the Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture is located at the confluence of the Sangha and Kadeï rivers.
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Bimbo
Bimbo is the second-largest city in the country and the capital of the Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture.
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Birao
The northernmost prefecture capital, Vakaga, is located in a remote border region.
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Ndélé
The capital of the Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture is located in the north near the Chad border.
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Carnot
An important city in the Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture, known for its mining activities.
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Bria
The capital of the Haute-Kotto Prefecture is a significant center for diamond mining.
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Mbaïki
The capital of the Lobaye Prefecture is located south of Bangui in a forested region.
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Batangafo
A town in the north of the Ouham Prefecture at the confluence of the Ouham and Fafa rivers.
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Bouar
A significant city in the west of the country, located on the main road to Cameroon.
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Kaga-Bandoro
The capital of the Nana-Grébizi Economic Prefecture is an important market location.
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Bozoum
The capital of the Ouham-Pendé Prefecture is located in the northwest of the country.
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Paoua
A significant town in the northwest, known for its agricultural production.
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Alindao
A town in the Basse-Kotto Prefecture, known for its religious importance.
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Bangassou
A city in the southeast on the Mbomou River, right on the border with DR Congo.
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Obo
The capital of the Haut-Mbomou Prefecture is the easternmost city in the country.
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Bossangoa
The capital of the Ouham Prefecture is an important agricultural center.
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Bakouma
A town in the Mbomou Prefecture, known for its mineral resources.
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Bambari
The capital of the Ouaka Prefecture is situated on the banks of the Ouaka River.
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Sibut
The capital of the Kémo Prefecture is a strategic transportation hub.
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Mobaye
The capital of the Basse-Kotto Prefecture is situated on the Mbomou River.
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Yaloké
A town in the Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, located west of Bangui.
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Bocaranga
A town in the northwest of the country in the Ouham-Pendé Prefecture.
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Bogangolo
A town in the Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, located north of Bangui.
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Bayanga
A town in the deep south, famous as a center for ecotourism.
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Bossembélé
A town on the main road connecting Bangui and Cameroon.
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Mongoumba
A town in the south of the Lobaye Prefecture on the Ubangi River.
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Amada-Gaza
A town in the west of the country, near the border with Cameroon.
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Baboua
A town in the west of Nana-Mambéré on the border with Cameroon.
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Gambo
A town in the Mbomou Prefecture, located east of Bangassou.
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Baoro
A town in the Nana-Mambéré Prefecture, located east of Bouar.
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Kouango
A town in the south of the Ouaka Prefecture on the Ubangi River.
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Boali
A town northwest of Bangui, famous for its waterfalls.
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Ndjoukou
A town in the south of the Kémo Prefecture on the Ubangi River.
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Zémio
A town in the Haut-Mbomou Prefecture on the banks of the Mbomou River.
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Kembé
A town in the Basse-Kotto Prefecture on the Kotto River.
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Boda
A town in the Lobaye Prefecture, known for mining.
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Kabo
A town in the north of Ouham, near the border with Chad.
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Damara
A strategically important town north of Bangui.
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Dékoa
A town in the Kémo Prefecture, located north of Sibut.
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Rafaï
A town in the east of Mbomou on the Chinko River.
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Bouca
A town in the southeast of the Ouham Prefecture.
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Bambio
A town in the Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture.
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Mala
A town in the east of the Kémo Prefecture.
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Abba
A town in the Nana-Mambéré Prefecture.
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What are the largest cities in Central African Republic?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.