Guinea-Bissau: List of the Largest Cities by Population

Image of the Old Town (Cidade Velha) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, with its historic buildings

1. Bissau – 492,000
Capital and largest city; political, economic, and cultural hub.


2. Bafatá – 23,000
Agricultural and trade center in the east.


3. Gabú – 15,000
Regional capital near the Guinea border.


4. Bissorã – 12,000
Market town in the Oio Region.


5. Bolama – 10,000
Historic former capital on Bolama Island.


6. Cacheu – 9,000
Historic port town in the north.


7. Catió – 9,000
Market town in the Tombali Region.


8. Mansôa – 8,000
Agricultural hub in the Oio Region.


9. Buba – 7,000
Coastal town in the Quinara Region.


10. Farim – 6,000
River port town in the north.


11. Fulacunda – 5,000
Farming community in the Bafatá Region.

The above is subject to change.

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