Birao Postal Codes: No Official Code | Vakaga
According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), there is no official Postal Codes (Codes postaux) for Birao, as Central African Republic does not use a national system. Use N/A or 00000 to complete shipping forms for Birao, Vakaga.
Sample Address Format for Birao
[Sender Street Address]
[City, ZIP]
[Country]
Street Address / PO Box
Birao, Vakaga, 00000
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Birao on the Map
The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Birao sub-prefectures in Central African Republic.
Birao Quick Facts
| Country | Central African Republic (CF) |
|---|---|
| Administrative Path | Central African Republic → Vakaga |
| Postal Code | |
| Prefecture | Vakaga |
| ISO Codes | CF / CAF / 140 |
| Top-level domain (ccTLD) | .cf |
| Coordinates | 10.296197, 22.780991 |
| Communes | 2 |
What to Know About Birao
Key Facts
Birao is a sub-prefecture and the capital of the Vakaga prefecture in the Central African Republic. Located in the extreme northeastern part of the country, it sits near the international borders with Chad and Sudan, positioning it as a remote but strategically important administrative center within the vast Sahelian landscape of northern CAR. As the primary settlement in Vakaga, Birao serves as the focal point for governance and services in this sparsely populated region. The area is characterized by its semi-arid climate and savanna vegetation, with the Bahr Aouk River flowing to the east. While precise, recent population figures are difficult to ascertain due to regional instability, estimates suggest the sub-prefecture is home to several thousand residents, primarily from pastoralist communities. The town itself is a crucial hub for cross-border trade and humanitarian access in a region historically affected by conflict. For those seeking detailed local information, postal code data and further administrative subdivisions for Birao and its surrounding areas can be accessed through specialized regional databases.