Bangassou Postal Codes: No Official Code | Mbomou
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Bangassou, as Central African Republic does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Bangassou, Mbomou.
Communes in Bangassou
Sample Address Format for Bangassou
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Bangassou, Mbomou, 00000
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Bangassou on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Bangassou sub-prefectures in Central African Republic.
Bangassou Quick Facts
| Country | Central African Republic (CF) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Central African Republic → Mbomou |
| Postal Code | |
| Prefecture | Mbomou |
| ISO Codes | CF / CAF / 140 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .cf |
| Coordinates | 4.743526, 22.823296 |
| Communes | 4 |
What to Know About Bangassou
Key Facts
Bangassou is a sub-prefecture and the capital of the Mbomou prefecture in the Central African Republic. Located in the southeastern part of the country, it sits on the northern bank of the Mbomou River, which forms a natural border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south. This strategic position along a major tributary of the Ubangi River has historically made Bangassou an important trading and administrative center for the region. The area covers approximately 17,604 square kilometers and has an estimated population of around 35,000 people, though precise figures are difficult to obtain due to regional instability. As a sub-prefecture, Bangassou serves as the administrative hub for surrounding areas and is divided into several smaller communes and villages that fall under its jurisdiction. The region's economy traditionally relies on agriculture, fishing along the river, and cross-border trade, though it has faced significant challenges from conflict and displacement in recent decades. For those seeking detailed local information, accessing postal code data for Bangassou's constituent communes can provide specific addressing details for this important southeastern CAR community.
Neighboring Regions
- Bakouma
- Gambo
- Rafai
- Zemio