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Bocaranga, Ouham-Pendé, Central African Republic – Central African Republic Flag

Current Date And Time In Bocaranga, Central African Republic

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:07:24 WAT
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 36,418
District: Bocaranga

📍 Cities Near To Bocaranga


Find cities, states and countries closest to Bocaranga in Ouham-Pendé, 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 Bocaranga.

📍 Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga from our regional database:

State / RegionOuham-Pendé
DistrictBocaranga
Total Population36,418
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude6.9853° N
Center Longitude15.6406° E
Elevation1,078 m (3,537 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Ouham-Pendé#1 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Baboua Baboua99 160 86
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Baïbokoum Baïbokoum52 84 46
North (N)
National Flag Of Baoro Baoro94 151 81
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Béboto Béboto125 202 109
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bélel Bélel83 133 72
West (W)
National Flag Of Bétaré Oya Bétaré Oya144 231 125
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bossemtele I Bossemtele I102 164 88
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bouar Bouar73 117 63
South (S)
National Flag Of Bozoum Bozoum68 110 59
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Djohong Djohong65 105 57
West (W)
National Flag Of Garoua Boulaï Garoua Boulaï107 172 93
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Meïganga Meïganga98 157 85
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Moundou Moundou114 183 99
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ngouri Ngouri109 175 94
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Paoua Paoua58 93 50
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Bocaranga


States and regions closest to Ouham-Pendé (home state of Bocaranga), 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 Adamaoua Adamaoua218 351 189
West (W)
National Flag Of Adamawa Adamawa306 493 266
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bangui Bangui240 386 208
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of East East234 377 204
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Far North Far North289 465 251
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kémo Kémo240 386 208
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lim-Pendé Lim-Pendé9 15 8
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lobaye Lobaye209 336 181
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Logone Occidental Logone Occidental143 229 124
North (N)
National Flag Of Logone Oriental Logone Oriental117 189 102
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Bocaranga


Countries bordering or closest to Central African Republic, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bocaranga'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 Bocaranga. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ouham-Pendé, Central African Republic.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Bocaranga (You)Ouham-Pendé36,418
BaïbokoumLogone Oriental13,21784.3N
PaouaOuham-Pendé92.3ENE
TouboroNorth28,98792.8NNW
PaouaLim-Pendé47,70392.8ENE
DjohongAdamaoua4,813105.2W
BozoumOuham-Pendé20,665110.2SE
BouarNana-Mambéré71,680117.0S
BélelAdamaoua6,831133.4W
BaoroNana-Mambéré18,089151.0SSE
MeïgangaAdamaoua59,426156.9WSW

🏆 Ouham-Pendé City Rankings

How does Bocaranga rank within Ouham-Pendé? 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 Bocaranga appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bocaranga ⭐36,418
Bozoum20,665
Bossemtele I11,136

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
N'Gaoundéré Airport
IATA: NGE
233 km (145 mi) from Bocaranga
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 Ouham-Pendé Cities
Bocaranga ranks #1 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Bocaranga Sits on the Map

Bocaranga sits inside Ouham-Pendé, Central African Republic and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Ouham-Pendé 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 Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Bocaranga against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Ouham-Pendé city rankings

🌎 Beyond Bocaranga: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Bocaranga and the countries closest to Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga, 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 Bocaranga at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Bocaranga

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Bocaranga MapView the Bocaranga map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Bocaranga Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Ouham-Pendé OverviewExplore the Ouham-Pendé 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 Bocaranga

Which cities are closest to Bocaranga?

See the Cities Near To Bocaranga 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 Ouham-Pendé by population and density.

How is the distance from Bocaranga to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga 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 Bocaranga?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Bocaranga. 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 Ouham-Pendé city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Bocaranga ranks #1 of 3 cities in Ouham-Pendé 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 Bocaranga?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Bocaranga is N'Gaoundéré Airport (NGE), about 233 km (145 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.