Bafatá Population 2026
Bafatá has a population of 33,502, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau, located in Bafatá. Roughly 1.5% of Guinea-Bissau's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Bissau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,502
Rank in Guinea-Bissau
#5
Coordinates
12.17°N, 14.66°W
~20 m elevation · Africa/Bissau
Distance to capital (Bissau)
107 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bafatá
| City | Population | Rank in Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| Xitole | 19,424 | #9 |
Cities near Bafatá
- Gabú49,371 people · ~49 km away
- Xitole19,424 people · ~51 km away
- Reino de Antula30,778 people · ~104 km away
- Bissau439,704 people · ~107 km away
- Reino de Bandim44,718 people · ~108 km away
- Plaque27,633 people · ~109 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bafatá?
Bafatá has a population of 33,502 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Guinea-Bissau.
What region is Bafatá in?
Bafatá is located in Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau.
Is Bafatá the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
No, the capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau, about 107 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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