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.
Bangui | |
|---|---|
| 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 4 sub-prefectures and 11 communes:[4]
| Sub Prefecture | Commune | Population (2022 estimation) |
| Bangui-Rapides | 1st arrondissement | n/a |
| 7th arrondissement | n/a | |
| Landja | n/a | |
| Bangui-Fleuve | 2nd arrondissement | n/a |
| 6th arrondissement | n/a | |
| Bimbo | n/a | |
| Bangui-Centre | 3rd arrondissement | n/a |
| 5th arrondissement | n/a | |
| Bangui-Kagas | 4th arrondissement | n/a |
| 8th arrondissement | n/a | |
| Bégoua | n/a | |
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.
- ICASEES, ICASEES. "BANGUI EN 2021 SELON LES RÉSULTATS DE LA CARTOGRAPHIE DU RGPH-4". icasees.org. Institut Centrafricain des Statistiques des Etudes Economiques et Sociales. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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