Bissau, Bissau

Bissau: Located on the Geba River estuary, this port city serves as Guinea-Bissau's largest city, chief port, and administrative and commercial center.

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Quick Facts about Bissau

Population 388,028
Country Guinea-Bissau, Portuguese Empire
State Bissau (Guinea-Bissau)
Area 77.5 km2
Latitude & Longitude 11.8636,-15.5977
Altitude 0 feet / 0 meters
Capital city Bissau is capital of Portuguese Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Bissau Autonomous Sector
Establishment January 01, 1687 (339 years ago)
Time Zone UTC±00:00
Local time 17:39:54 (16th May 2026)
Blason gw Bissau coat of arms image
Blason gw Bissau coat of arms image

Geography

Bissau is located at 11°51'49"N 15°35'52"W (11.8635700, -15.5976700).

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