Malabo
Malabo sits on the northern coast of Bioko Island with a walkable grid-plan centre full of cafés and restaurants, its low-rise skyline blending colonial-era architecture with post-independence construction. The oldest city in Equatorial Guinea, it was founded by the British as Port Clarence, later renamed Santa Isabel under Spanish rule, and took its current name in 1973. Until early 2026 it served as the country's capital, and its pedestrianised streets and green spaces reflect an urban ambition that dates to the colonial period.
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- Population155,963
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 19 km12 mi
Nearest airports
Malabo: quick answers
Where is Malabo?
Malabo is in Equatorial Guinea.
How do you get to Malabo?
The nearest airport is Malabo (SSG), about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Malabo?
The warmest month is March, averaging 24°C75°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is July, with about 496 mm19.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Malabo?
OpenStreetMap lists 33 restaurants and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.