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Central African Republic · Ombella-M'Poko

Bégoua: how to get there and around

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Bégoua is a city of 264,067 people in Central African Republic (Ombella-M'Poko), 410 m (1,345 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population264,067
Elevation410 m (1,345 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Bangui (UTC+1 now)
CurrencyFranc (XAF)
Dialling code+236
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Type E
Coordinates4.454, 18.535
Bégoua

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Daylight in Bégoua runs from about 11 h 54 min a day in late December to 12 h 25 min in late June (computed for 4.45° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Bégoua is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Bégoua?

Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre.

How big is Bégoua?

About 264,067 people live in Bégoua (GeoNames).

What time zone is Bégoua in?

Africa/Bangui, currently UTC+1.

What currency is used in Bégoua?

The Franc (XAF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Bégoua?

Bangui (11 km), Bimbo (26 km), Gemena (191 km), Carnot (299 km), Berbérati (305 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.