Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea · Africa
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Malabo is a city located in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea. With a population of 155,963, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Malabo sits in Equatorial Guinea. It's in the Africa/Malabo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Malabo to your route.
Malabo ( mə-LAH-boh, Spanish: [maˈlaβo] ; formerly Santa Isabel [ˈsantajsaˈβel] ) is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko (Bube: Etulá, historically known as Fernando Pó by the Europeans). In 2018, the city had a population ofRead more
approximately 297,000 inhabitants.
Spanish is the official language of the city and of the country as well, but Pichinglis is also used as a language of wider communication across Bioko island, including Malabo.
Malabo is the oldest city in Equatorial Guinea and served as its former capital. Ciudad de la Paz became the new capital of Equatorial Guinea on 2 January 2026. The institutions of governance of Equatorial Guinea began the process of locating to Ciudad de la Paz in February 2017. The designation as capital would be returned countless times, finally becoming permanent on 20 June 2026.
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Malabo is located in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea, Africa. The coordinates are 3.7558 latitude, 8.7817 longitude.
Malabo has a population of approximately 155,963 people, making it a city in Equatorial Guinea.
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