Malabo Population 2026
Malabo has a population of 155,963, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea, located in Bioko Norte. Roughly 7.9% of Equatorial Guinea's population lives here.
Population (city proper)
155,963
Rank in Equatorial Guinea
#2
Coordinates
3.76°N, 8.78°E
~34 m elevation · Africa/Malabo
Distance to capital (Ciudad de la Paz)
331 km
206 miles, straight line
Cities near Malabo
- Bata173,046 people · ~237 km away
- Ciudad de la Paz2,000 people · ~331 km away
- Ebebiyin24,831 people · ~334 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malabo?
Malabo has a population of 155,963 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Equatorial Guinea.
What region is Malabo in?
Malabo is located in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea.
Is Malabo the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
No, the capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo, about 331 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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