Current Date And Time In Rafaï, Central African Republic
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:51:09 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rafaï, a city in Mbomou, Central African Republic, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rafaï — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rafaï.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Central African Republic operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 4.9731° N | 23.9318° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 4.9731 | 23.9318 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 58' 23" N | 23° 55' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 58.3842' N | 23° 55.9104' E |
| City | Rafaï |
| State | Mbomou (Mbomou Prefecture) |
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rafai |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| GPS (DD) | 4.9731, 23.9318 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rafaï to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Mbomou.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangassou | Mbomou | W | 126 km | 78 mi | ~2h 6m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Mbomou, the home state of Rafaï, along with each city's aerial distance from Bangassou, Mbomou's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangassou | 4.7413° N | 22.8184° E | 506 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gambo | 4.6482° N | 22.2633° E | 483 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ouango | 4.3133° N | 22.5552° E | 409 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
Gbadolite Airport IATA: BDT 337 km (210 mi) from Rafaï |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Ouango |
| 🗺 Map of Gambo |
The exact GPS location of Rafaï gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mbomou. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Mbomou state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rafaï are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rafaï lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Central African Republic map
Rafaï sits within Mbomou, Central African Republic, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rafaï for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Mbomou. › Browse every city in Mbomou
Coordinates for Rafaï in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Central African Republic. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rafaï are latitude 4.9731° and longitude 23.9318°. In directional format: 4.9731° N, 23.9318° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rafaï in Mbomou and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rafaï is a city in Mbomou, Central African Republic, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rafai. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rafaï sits at: Latitude 4° 58' 23" N and Longitude 23° 55' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Rafaï is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 4.9731, 23.9318 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rafaï in Mbomou. For broader context, explore the Mbomou state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rafaï is Gbadolite Airport (BDT), roughly 337 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rafaï is approximately 126 km (78 mi) from Bangassou, the capital of Mbomou, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mbomou.
The closest cities to Rafaï include Bangassou. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rafaï, sunrise is at 05:19 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rafaï's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rafaï is approximately 554 km (344 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,654 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rafaï — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana, Kiribati, roughly 786 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rafaï is approximately 600 km (373 mi) W of Bangui, the national capital of Central African Republic, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
