What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau
Bissau is the capital city and seat of government of Guinea-Bissau, a country in Western Africa. Guinea-Bissau uses the ISO codes GW and GNB, and its international dialling code is +245. The currency in use is the West African CFA franc (XOF).
For the full profile of Guinea-Bissau, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Guinea-Bissau country page. The country has an estimated population of 2,249,515 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Guinea-Bissau
- Capital: Bissau
- Region: Western Africa
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Calling code: +245
- Flag emoji: 🇬🇼
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
Is Bissau the largest city in Guinea-Bissau?
Bissau is the capital of Guinea-Bissau and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Bissau?
Bissau, like the rest of Guinea-Bissau, uses the West African CFA franc (XOF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.