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Bissau

Bissau (; ) is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.

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Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau, located on the Geba River estuary near the Atlantic Ocean, with a population of about 492,000 people. The city serves as Guinea-Bissau's major port and houses its administrative and military centers, making it the country's primary hub for government, commerce, and defense.

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Locality: Bissau
Country: Guiné-Bissau
Population: 439,704
Timezone: Africa/Bissau

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Etymology
History
Geography and climate
Demographics
Economy
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Education
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Religion
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Notable people
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
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==Etymology== The term "Bissau" may have come from the name of a clan, N'nssassun, in its plural form Bôssassun. Intchassu (Bôssassu) was the name given to the nephew of King Mecau—the first sovereign of the Bissau—son of his sister Pungenhum. Bôssassu formed a clan of the Papel peoples.