Malabo
Sign in to saveMalabo ( , ; formerly Santa Isabel ) is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko (, historically known as Fernando Pó by the Europeans). In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants.
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Malabo is the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, located on the northern coast of the island of Bioko, and had a population of around 297,000 people as of 2018. The city was formerly known as Santa Isabel during the colonial period when Europeans called the island Fernando Pó.
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Place details
- Locality
- Malabo
- Region
- Bioko Norte
- Country
- Guinea Ecuatorial
- Population
- 155,963
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- History
- European discovery and Portuguese occupation
- British presence
- Spanish definitive control and new capital
- Reign of Terror
- Geography
- Climate
- Administration
- Mayors since 1960
- Cultural centres
- Tourism
- Demographics
- Economy
- Education
- Attractions
- Transport
- Public transport system
- Maritime transport
- Aviation
- Places of worship
- Sports
- Discovery of oil
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Malabo ( , ; formerly Santa Isabel ) is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko (, historically known as Fernando Pó by the Europeans). In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants.
Spanish is the official language of the city and of the country as well, but Pichinglis is also used as a language of wider communication across Bioko island, including Malabo.
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