Plaque Population 2026
Plaque has a population of 27,633, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau, located in Bissau. Roughly 1.2% of Guinea-Bissau's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Bissau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,633
Rank in Guinea-Bissau
#8
Coordinates
11.88°N, 15.62°W
~33 m elevation · Africa/Bissau
Distance to capital (Bissau)
3 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bissau
| City | Population | Rank in Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| Bissau | 439,704 | #1 |
| Contumo | 45,482 | #3 |
| Reino de Bandim | 44,718 | #4 |
| Reino de Antula | 30,778 | #6 |
| Quelele | 28,898 | #7 |
Cities near Plaque
- Quelele28,898 people · ~3 km away
- Bissau439,704 people · ~3 km away
- Contumo45,482 people · ~4 km away
- Reino de Antula30,778 people · ~4 km away
- Reino de Bandim44,718 people · ~4 km away
- Xitole19,424 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Plaque?
Plaque has a population of 27,633 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Guinea-Bissau.
What region is Plaque in?
Plaque is located in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Is Plaque the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
No, the capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau, about 3 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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