What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
Bissau sits on the Geba River estuary where it opens into the Atlantic Ocean.
Bissau is the capital and seat of government of Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau itself has an estimated population of 2,249,515 (2025).
Bissau is also the largest city in Guinea-Bissau, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Bissau at a glance
| City population | 492,004 (2015 census) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau |
| Founded | 1687 |
| Largest city in Guinea-Bissau | Bissau |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
About Bissau
Bissau was founded in 1687.
Bissau is Guinea-Bissau's major port and its administrative and military centre.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Bissau.
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