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Equatorial Guinea is divided into eight provinces, which are further divided into districts. Here is a list of the provinces in Equatorial Guinea:
Equatorial Guinea is a small country in Central Africa made up of a mainland region and several islands in the Gulf of Guinea. The country is bordered by Cameroon and Gabon, and it is divided into 8 provinces that are further divided into districts and municipalities. Malabo is the national capital, while Bata is the largest city in Equatorial Guinea.
The country includes tropical rainforests, volcanic islands, coastal plains, and important oil-producing areas along the Atlantic coast. The island provinces and mainland provinces have different landscapes and local communities, giving the country a mix of African mainland and island cultures.
Key Facts
- National capital: Malabo
- Total population: 1,795,834 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 28,051 km² (10,831 sq miles)
- Currency: Central African CFA Franc (FCFA, XAF)
- Bordering countries: Cameroon, Gabon
- Total Provinces: 8
- Total Districts: 19+
List of Provinces and Capitals of Equatorial Guinea
Total provinces shown: 8 | Combined population: 1,795,834 | Combined area: 28,051 km²
| # | Province Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annobón | San Antonio de Palé | Atlantic Islands | 17 | 5,300 |
| 2 | Bioko Norte | Malabo | Bioko Island | 776 | 420,000 |
| 3 | Bioko Sur | Luba | Bioko Island | 1,241 | 45,000 |
| 4 | Centro Sur | Evinayong | Mainland Region | 9,931 | 210,000 |
| 5 | Djibloho | Ciudad de la Paz | Mainland Interior | 3,000 | 65,000 |
| 6 | Kié-Ntem | Ebebiyín | Northern Mainland | 3,945 | 240,000 |
| 7 | Litoral | Bata | Atlantic Coast Mainland | 6,665 | 760,000 |
| 8 | Wele-Nzas | Mongomo | Eastern Mainland | 2,476 | 50,534 |
Largest Provinces by Area
- Centro Sur - 3,834 sq mi (9,931 km²)
- Litoral - 2,573 sq mi (6,665 km²)
- Kié-Ntem - 1,523 sq mi (3,945 km²)
- Djibloho - 1,158 sq mi (3,000 km²)
- Wele-Nzas - 956 sq mi (2,476 km²)
- Bioko Sur - 479 sq mi (1,241 km²)
- Bioko Norte - 300 sq mi (776 km²)
- Annobón - 7 sq mi (17 km²)
Most Populous Provinces
- Litoral - Population: 760,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Bioko Norte - Population: 420,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Kié-Ntem - Population: 240,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Centro Sur - Population: 210,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Djibloho - Population: 65,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Wele-Nzas - Population: 50,534 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Bioko Sur - Population: 45,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Annobón - Population: 5,300 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Provinces by Area
- Annobón - 7 sq mi (17 km²)
- Bioko Norte - 300 sq mi (776 km²)
- Bioko Sur - 479 sq mi (1,241 km²)
- Wele-Nzas - 956 sq mi (2,476 km²)
- Djibloho - 1,158 sq mi (3,000 km²)
- Kié-Ntem - 1,523 sq mi (3,945 km²)
Provinces by Regional Grouping
- Bioko Island: Bioko Norte, Bioko Sur
- Atlantic Islands: Annobón
- Mainland Region: Centro Sur
- Mainland Interior: Djibloho
- Northern Mainland: Kié-Ntem
- Atlantic Coast Mainland: Litoral
- Eastern Mainland: Wele-Nzas
Landlocked Provinces
- Centro Sur
- Djibloho
- Kié-Ntem
- Wele-Nzas
Provinces with Coastline
- Annobón
- Bioko Norte
- Bioko Sur
- Litoral
Provinces Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Cameroon: Kié-Ntem
- Gabon: Centro Sur, Kié-Ntem, Litoral, Wele-Nzas
Sources
- Government of Equatorial Guinea
- World Bank - Equatorial Guinea Data
- CIA World Factbook - Equatorial Guinea
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Equatorial Guinea
- United Nations Statistics Division
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