Bambari Is the third largest city in the Central African Republic, lying on the Ouaka River. It is an important market town and is also home to an airport. In 2012, it had a population of 41,000 people.

Understand

Bambari is notable for the large deposits of iron ore that have been discovered nearby. However, the lack of sophisticated transport infrastructure in the area means that the ore is yet to be mined at all.

Climate

March is usually the hottest month with an average temperature of 27.3°C and July the coolest month with an average temperature of 24.1°C. The rainy season lasts 7 months around the summer solstice from April to October.

Get in

• 1 Bambari Airport (BBY  ^IATA). (updated May 2023)

Bangui is around a 380 km (240 mi) drive road from the capital Bangui along the avenue de l'independence.

See

• 1 Cathedral of St. Joseph. The most impressive looking church in Bambari with a modern architectural design. (updated May 2023)

Buy

• 1 Central Market (Marché Central), ☏ +236 72 72 66 07. Daily 08:00-16:00. The town's largest and most varied market. Known for its coffee. (updated May 2023)

Eat

• 1 Restaurant Chez Chantou. Casual dining. One of the cleanest restaurants you will find in town. (updated May 2023)

Stay healthy

• 1 L'hôpital régional universitaire de Bambari (regional university hospital of Bambari). It serves three prefectures in the area. (updated May 2023)

Go next

The town of Ippy is not far and close to the geographic centre of the country.