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Mbaiki

City in Lobaye, Central African Republic

Overview

Mbaiki is the largest city and administrative center of Lobaye in the Central African Republic, known for its lush rainforest setting and busy local markets. It is a gateway to rural villages and is an important center for timber and agricultural trade.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Central African Republic
Prefecture
Lobaye
Population
22,166
Time Zone
Africa/Bangui
Coordinates
3.97°, 17.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost
$450
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$40
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
13.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1371 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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