Quelele Population 2026
Quelele has a population of 28,898, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau, located in Bissau. Roughly 1.3% of Guinea-Bissau's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Bissau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,898
Rank in Guinea-Bissau
#7
Coordinates
11.87°N, 15.63°W
~39 m elevation · Africa/Bissau
Distance to capital (Bissau)
4 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 |
| Plaque | 27,633 | #8 |
Cities near Quelele
- Plaque27,633 people · ~3 km away
- Contumo45,482 people · ~3 km away
- Bissau439,704 people · ~4 km away
- Reino de Bandim44,718 people · ~4 km away
- Reino de Antula30,778 people · ~7 km away
- Xitole19,424 people · ~90 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Quelele?
Quelele has a population of 28,898 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Guinea-Bissau.
What region is Quelele in?
Quelele is located in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Is Quelele the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
No, the capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau, about 4 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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