Bata Population 2026
Bata has a population of 173,046, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea, located in Litoral. Roughly 8.7% of Equatorial Guinea's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
173,046
Rank in Equatorial Guinea
#1
Coordinates
1.86°N, 9.77°E
~13 m elevation · Africa/Malabo
Distance to capital (Ciudad de la Paz)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
Cities near Bata
- Ciudad de la Paz2,000 people · ~121 km away
- Ebebiyin24,831 people · ~177 km away
- Malabo155,963 people · ~237 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bata?
Bata has a population of 173,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in Equatorial Guinea.
What region is Bata in?
Bata is located in Litoral, Equatorial Guinea.
Is Bata the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
No, the capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo, about 121 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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