Xitole Population 2026
Xitole has a population of 19,424, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau, located in Bafatá. Roughly 0.8% of Guinea-Bissau's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Bissau, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,424
Rank in Guinea-Bissau
#9
Coordinates
11.73°N, 14.82°W
~32 m elevation · Africa/Bissau
Distance to capital (Bissau)
86 km
53 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bafatá
| City | Population | Rank in Guinea-Bissau |
|---|---|---|
| Bafatá | 33,502 | #5 |
Cities near Xitole
- Bafatá33,502 people · ~51 km away
- Reino de Antula30,778 people · ~85 km away
- Bissau439,704 people · ~86 km away
- Reino de Bandim44,718 people · ~86 km away
- Contumo45,482 people · ~88 km away
- Plaque27,633 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Xitole?
Xitole has a population of 19,424 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Guinea-Bissau.
What region is Xitole in?
Xitole is located in Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau.
Is Xitole the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
No, the capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau, about 86 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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