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Bégoua, Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic – Central African Republic Flag

Current Date And Time In Bégoua, Central African Republic

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:48:35 WAT
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 264,067
District: Bimbo Sub-Prefecture

📍 Cities Near To Bégoua


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bégoua in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Bégoua.

📍 Bégoua Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Bégoua from our regional database:

State / RegionOmbella-M'Poko
DistrictBimbo Sub-Prefecture
Total Population264,067
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude4.4544° N
Center Longitude18.5348° E
Elevation410 m (1,345 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Ombella-M'Poko#2 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bangui Bangui7 11 6
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bétou Bétou97 156 84
South (S)
National Flag Of Bimbo Bimbo16 26 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Boali Boali37 59 32
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bobangui Bobangui40 65 35
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Boda Boda74 119 64
West (W)
National Flag Of Bosobolo Bosobolo94 152 82
East (E)
National Flag Of Bosobolo Bosobolo95 152 82
East (E)
National Flag Of Bossembélé Bossembélé83 133 72
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Damara Damara37 59 32
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gemena Gemena119 192 104
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gemena Gemena119 191 103
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Grimari Grimari137 221 119
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kouango Kouango105 169 91
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Libenge Libenge56 90 49
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Bégoua


States and regions closest to Ombella-M'Poko (home state of Bégoua), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bamingui-Bangoran Bamingui-Bangoran243 392 211
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bangui Bangui53 86 46
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Basse-Kotto Basse-Kotto197 318 171
East (E)
National Flag Of Kémo Kémo84 136 73
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Likouala Likouala219 352 190
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Lim-Pendé Lim-Pendé208 335 181
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Lobaye Lobaye99 160 86
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Logone Occidental Logone Occidental314 505 273
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Logone Oriental Logone Oriental263 423 228
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mambéré Mambéré161 260 140
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Bégoua


Countries bordering or closest to Central African Republic, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bégoua's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi927 1,492 805
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon591 951 513
West (W)
National Flag Of Chad Chad629 1,012 546
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo738 1,188 641
South (S)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea811 1,305 704
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon822 1,323 714
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Niger Niger1,153 1,855 1,001
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria856 1,378 744
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo589 949 512
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda854 1,374 741
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Bégoua. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bégoua (You)Ombella-M'Poko264,067
BanguiBangui812,40710.6SSE
ZongoSud-Ubangi48,65814.1SSE
ZongoÉquateur14.6SSE
BimboOmbella-M'Poko348,80225.6SSW
BoaliOmbella-M'Poko18,09059.3NW
DamaraOmbella-M'Poko9,11759.3NNE
BobanguiLobaye16,48664.6SW
MbaïkiLobaye21,86789.0SW
LibengeSud-Ubangi37,34489.8S
LibengeÉquateur90.2S

🏆 Ombella-M'Poko City Rankings

How does Bégoua rank within Ombella-M'Poko? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Bégoua appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bimbo348,802
Bégoua ⭐264,067
Yaloké21,710
Boali18,090
Bossembélé17,203
Damara9,117

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bangui M'Poko International Airport
IATA: BGF
6 km (4 mi) from Bégoua
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Ombella-M'Poko Cities
Bégoua ranks #2 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Bégoua? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Bégoua Sits on the Map

Bégoua sits inside Ombella-M'Poko, Central African Republic and ranks #2 of 6 cities in Ombella-M'Poko by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Bégoua to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Bégoua outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Bégoua and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bégoua against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ombella-M'Poko city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bégoua: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Bégoua and the countries closest to Bégoua by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Central African Republic. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Bégoua, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Bégoua at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bégoua

If you're stringing together stops in Ombella-M'Poko, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Bégoua — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Bégoua MapView the Bégoua map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Bégoua Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ombella-M'Poko OverviewExplore the Ombella-M'Poko state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Central African Republic Country DataGet complete Central African Republic data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Bégoua

Which cities are closest to Bégoua?

See the Cities Near To Bégoua table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Ombella-M'Poko by population and density.

How is the distance from Bégoua to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bégoua and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Bégoua map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Bégoua will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Bégoua to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Bégoua?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bégoua. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Ombella-M'Poko city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Bégoua compare in size to the cities near it?

Bégoua ranks #2 of 6 cities in Ombella-M'Poko by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Bégoua?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bégoua is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), about 6 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.