Bobangui is a large M'Baka village situated in the Lobaye region of the Central African Republic. It is located at the edge of the equatorial forest, approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) southwest of the national capital, Bangui.
The settlement is notable for being the birthplace of several prominent historical figures in the country's history. These include Barthélemy Boganda, the first Prime Minister of the Central African Republic; David Dacko, the nation's first President; and Jean-Bédel Bokassa, who served as the emperor of the Central African Empire.