The Regions of the CAR

The Central African Republic is organized into 7 regions comprising 20 prefectures and 85 sub-prefectures, in accordance with Decree No. 24.149 of May 30, 2024 on the appointment of Governors.

List of the 7 regions

1Region 1 — Plateaux

Prefectures: Ombella-M'Poko, Lobaye · 653,908 inhabitants

Governor: Monsieur DOKOMBO Joseph

2Region 2 — Équateur

Prefectures: Sangha-Mbaéré, Mambéré-Kadéï, Mambéré, Nana-Mambéré · 1,130,230 inhabitants

Governor: Monsieur DINDY BOMONGO Martial

3Region 3 — Yadé

Prefectures: Ouham, Ouham-Fafa, Ouham-Pendé, Lim-Pendé · 1,292,996 inhabitants

Governor: Monsieur WILIKON Barthélémy

4Region 4 — Kagas

Prefectures: Kémo, Nana-Grébizi, Ouaka · 889,154 inhabitants

Governor: Madame BAKA née GUERET Cécile

5Region 5 — Fertit

Prefectures: Haute-Kotto, Vakaga, Bamingui-Bangoran · 318,950 inhabitants

Governor: Monsieur BINGUINENDJI Thierry Evariste

6Region 6 — Haut-Oubangui

Prefectures: Basse-Kotto, Mbomou, Haut-Mbomou · 720,149 inhabitants

Governor: Monsieur BISSEKOIN Victor

7Region 7 — Bas-Oubangui

Prefectures: Bangui · 1,464,921 inhabitants

Governor: Monsieur SORONGOPE ZOUMANDJI Eric

Appointed officials: Decree No. 24.149 of 30 May 2024 (Presidency of the Republic).