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Birao
City in Vakaga, Central African Republic
Overview
Birao is a small, remote town in northern Central African Republic, serving as the capital of the Vakaga region. With a population of just over 6,000, it offers visitors an authentic look at local life and a gateway to explore the rugged beauty of the surrounding savannah.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Central African Republic
Prefecture
Vakaga
Population
6,019
Time Zone
Africa/Bangui
Coordinates
10.28°, 22.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$45
Cashless
5
English
5
Temperature
28.3°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
9.4°C
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
708 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IRO
Distance
9 km
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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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 50/100.
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