
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Mbandaka, a city in Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo in Africa. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Mbandaka — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Mbandaka | |
| District / County | Mbandaka | |
| State | Équateur | |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | |
| Continent | Africa | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 455,011 | |
| Area | 460.00 km² (177.61 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Équateur | #1 of 4 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Congolese Franc | |
| Code ISO-4217 | CDF | |
| Symbol | Fr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +243 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .cd | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 315 | |
| In Feet | 1,034 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 0.05 | |
| Longitude | 18.26 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.049° N 18.26° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 2' 55" N 18° 15' 37" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 2.92' N 18° 15.62' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Epéna, Republic Of The Congo (171 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +01:00 to +02:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:48 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Africa/Kinshasa | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1883-01-01 |
Mbandaka is a city situated in Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, within Africa. It falls under Mbandaka, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Mbandaka as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Équateur
The latitude and longitude of Mbandaka pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 315 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Mbandaka on the map
Mbandaka runs on UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Mbandaka run on Congolese Franc (CDF), shown with the symbol Fr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Mbandaka exchange rates
To ring a number in Mbandaka from outside Democratic Republic Of The Congo, dial +243 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Mbandaka and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Mbandaka ranks #1 of 4 cities in Équateur. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Équateur market. › Cities near Mbandaka
Mbandaka has a recorded population of approximately 455,011 people. That places it #1 of 4 cities with population data in Équateur. Browse more cities in Équateur for comparison.
Mbandaka spans approximately 460.00 square kilometers (177.61 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Mbandaka sits within Mbandaka, is part of Équateur in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Mbandaka keeps UTC +01:00 to +02:00. Today the sun rises around 05:48 AM and sets around 05:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Mbandaka price in Congolese franc (CDF), written with the symbol Fr. Check live rates on our Mbandaka currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Mbandaka lands you closest to Epéna, Republic Of The Congo, about 171 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Mbandaka sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.