Bangui (Prefecture)
Bangui is a prefecture in the Central African Republic. The prefecture has an estimated population of 1,425,276 in 2022 and an area of 3,260 km2.[1][2] Bangui is the capital of the prefecture.
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| Country | Central African Republic |
| Capital | Bangui |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,260 km2 (1,260 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 estimation) | |
| • Total | 1,425,276 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
History
On 10 December 2020, Bangui Prefecture was created. Two communes that were previously part of Ombella-M'Poko, Begoua and Bimbo, were transferred to Bangui Prefecture.[3]
Administration
Bangui is divided into 10 sub-prefectures and 10 communes:
| Sub Prefecture | Commune | Population (2022 estimation)[1] |
| 1er arrondissement | 1er arrondissement | 73,679 |
| 2e arrondissement | 2e arrondissement | 66,267 |
| 3e arrondissement | 3e arrondissement | 79,749 |
| 4e arrondissement | 4e arrondissement | 162,422 |
| 5e arrondissement | 5e arrondissement | 154,000 |
| 6e arrondissement | 6e arrondissement | 120,983 |
| 7e arrondissement | 7e arrondissement | 98,942 |
| 8e arrondissement | 8e arrondissement | 122,303 |
| Bégoua | Bégoua | 264,067 |
| Bimbo | Bimbo | 264,067 |
References
- ICASEES, ICASEES. "Bangui : 1 425 276 hbts". Institut centrafricain de la Statistique et des Etudes Economiques et Sociales. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- "BANGUI Prefecture in Central African Republic". City Population. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- Oubangui Médias, Oubangui Médias. "La Centrafrique dispose désormais de 20 préfectures et de 84 sous-préfectures". oubanguimedias.com. Oubangi Medias. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
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