List of cities in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
order by population. All settlement with a population of over 5,000 are included.
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| 1 | Bissau Bissau Bissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. The city's borders are conterminous with the Bissau Autonomous Sector. In 2007, the city had an estimated population of 407,424 according to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos... |
109,214 | 388,028 | Bissau | |
| 2 | Bafatá Bafatá Bafatá is a town in central Guinea-Bissau, known as the birthplace of Amílcar Cabral. The town has a population of 22,501 .It lies in an area known for its wildlife, including monkeys. Bafatá’s main industry is brickmaking. It is the capital of Bafatá Region as well as the seat of the Roman... |
13,429 | 22,521 | Bafatá Bafatá Region Bafatá is a region in north-central Guinea-Bissau, with a population of 225.516 . Its capital is Bafatá.Bafatá is divided into 6 sectors:*Bafatá*Bambadinca*Contuboel*Galomaro*Gamamundo*XitoleSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau... |
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| 3 | Gabú Gabú Gabú is the largest town in eastern Guinea-Bissau and capital of the Gabú Region. Population 14,336 .The town is known for its Fula population and dominant Muslim religion. It was originally the centre of the Kaabu empire until the Fouta Djallon came to dominate it in the nineteenth century. Gabú... |
7,803 | 14,430 | Gabú Gabú Region Gabú region is the eastern-most region in Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Gabú. The region borders Senegal to the north, Guinea to the east and south and the Guinea-Bissau regions of Tombali and Bafatá to the east. It covers an area of 9,150 km2, making it the largest of Guinea-Bissau's... |
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| 4 | Bissorã Bissorã Bissorã is a town located in the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau.Population 11,964 .-History:After the abrupt independence from Portugal in 1974 due to the Lisbon's Carnation Revolution, many of the Guinean black soldiers that served in the Portuguese Army and who had fought against the independence... |
N/A | 12,688 | Oio | |
| 5 | Bolama Bolama Bolama is the closest of the Bijagós Islands to the mainland of Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of the island's main town, the capital of the Bolama Region. Population 10,014 .... |
9,100 | 10,769 | Bolama Bolama Region Bolama is an administrative region in Guinea-Bissau, consisting primarily of the Bijagós Archipelago of the country's southern coast, together with a small coastal strip centred on the coastal town of São João. It has an area of 2,624 km2. and a population estimated in 2004 at 27,959... |
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| 6 | Cacheu Cacheu Cacheu is a town in north western Guinea-Bissau, lying on the Cacheu River. Population 9,849 .-History and landmarks:The town of Cacheu is situated in territory of the Papel people.... |
7,600 | 10,490 | Cacheu Cacheu Region Cacheu is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, on the border with Senegal. It has an area of 5,175 km2 and a population estimated in 2004 at 164,676. Its capital is Cacheu.Cacheu is divided into 6 administrative sectors:*Bigene*Bula*Cacheu*Caió... |
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| 7 | Bubaque Bubaque Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. Population 9,244 . The island is known for its wildlife and is heavily forested. It is linked by ferry to Bissau and has an airstrip.-External links:... |
8,400 | 9,941 | Bolama Bolama Region Bolama is an administrative region in Guinea-Bissau, consisting primarily of the Bijagós Archipelago of the country's southern coast, together with a small coastal strip centred on the coastal town of São João. It has an area of 2,624 km2. and a population estimated in 2004 at 27,959... |
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| 8 | Catió Catió Catió is a city in south eastern Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Tombali Region.Population 9,217 .Catio, along with Canjadude and other camps were besieged by the Portuguese in 1973.... |
5,170 | 9,898 | Tombali Tombali Region Tombali is a region in southern Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Catió.Tombali is divided into 4 sectors:*Bedanda*Cacine*Catio*QueboSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau*Sectors of Guinea-Bissau... |
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| 9 | Mansôa Mansôa Mansôa is a town located in the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau. Population 7,376 .-References:... |
5,390 | 7,821 | Oio Oio Region Oio is a region in Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Farim. Other major cities and towns include Nhacra, Mansoa, Bissorã and Cumeré. The region borders Senegal to the north, the Guinea-Bissau regions of Bafatá, Bissau and Biombo to the east, the Rio Geba/Guinea-Bissau region of Quinara to the south and... |
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| 10 | Buba Buba Buba is the largest city in southern Guinea-Bissau, lying on the Rio Grande de Buba, near the Contanhez National Park. Population 6,815 .It is also a seaport and is the capital of the Quinara Region... |
N/A | 7,779 | Quinara Quinara Region Quinara is a region in central Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Buba.Quinara is divided into 4 sectors:*Buba*Empada*Fulacunda*TiteSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau*Sectors of Guinea-Bissau... |
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| 11 | Quebo Quebo Quebo is a town located in the Tombali Region of Guinea-Bissau. Population 6,195 .... |
N/A | 7,072 | Quinara Quinara Region Quinara is a region in central Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Buba.Quinara is divided into 4 sectors:*Buba*Empada*Fulacunda*TiteSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau*Sectors of Guinea-Bissau... |
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| 12 | Canchungo Canchungo Canchungo is a town located in the western Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau formerly known as Vila Teixeira Pinto after Major Teixeira Pinto, the colonial officer that pacified the area.Population 6,434 .... |
4,965 | 6,853 | Cacheu Cacheu Region Cacheu is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, on the border with Senegal. It has an area of 5,175 km2 and a population estimated in 2004 at 164,676. Its capital is Cacheu.Cacheu is divided into 6 administrative sectors:*Bigene*Bula*Cacheu*Caió... |
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| 13 | Farim Farim Farim is a town of northern Guinea-Bissau. It sits on the north bank of the Farim/Cacheu River, about 135 miles up the river from Cacheu. Population 6,405 .-History:... |
4,468 | 6,792 | Oio Oio Region Oio is a region in Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Farim. Other major cities and towns include Nhacra, Mansoa, Bissorã and Cumeré. The region borders Senegal to the north, the Guinea-Bissau regions of Bafatá, Bissau and Biombo to the east, the Rio Geba/Guinea-Bissau region of Quinara to the south and... |
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| 14 | Quinhámel Quinhámel Quinhámel is a city in Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Biombo Region. Population 2,887 .-References:... |
N/A | 3,128 | Biombo Biombo Region Biombo is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, with an area of 840 km2. Its capital is Quinhámel. Its population in 2004 was 63,835, compared with 60,400 at the 1991 Census. The region is Governed by Mr... |
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| 15 | Fulacunda Fulacunda Fulacunda is a town located in the Quinara Region of Guinea-Bissau.Population 1,311 .... |
N/A | 1,327 | Quinara Quinara Region Quinara is a region in central Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Buba.Quinara is divided into 4 sectors:*Buba*Empada*Fulacunda*TiteSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau*Sectors of Guinea-Bissau... |
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