Gabú Population 2026
Gabú has a population of 49,371, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau, located in Gabú. Roughly 2.1% of Guinea-Bissau's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Bissau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
49,371
Rank in Guinea-Bissau
#2
Coordinates
12.28°N, 14.22°W
~64 m elevation · Africa/Bissau
Distance to capital (Bissau)
157 km
97 miles, straight line
Cities near Gabú
- Bafatá33,502 people · ~49 km away
- Xitole19,424 people · ~89 km away
- Reino de Antula30,778 people · ~154 km away
- Bissau439,704 people · ~157 km away
- Reino de Bandim44,718 people · ~157 km away
- Plaque27,633 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gabú?
Gabú has a population of 49,371 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Guinea-Bissau.
What region is Gabú in?
Gabú is located in Gabú, Guinea-Bissau.
Is Gabú the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
No, the capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau, about 157 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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