What is the Capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Equatorial Guinea is Ciudad de la Paz. Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 1,668,768. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Ciudad de la Paz at a glance
| Capital city | Ciudad de la Paz |
|---|---|
| Country | Equatorial Guinea (Republic of Equatorial Guinea) |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Largest city | Bata |
| Country population | 1,668,768 (149th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Calling code | +240 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Equatorial Guinea
- Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon
- Libreville, capital of Gabon
Equatorial Guinea in context
- Equatorial Guinea covers 28,051 km², making it the 141st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 59 people per km² ranks 125th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Cameroon, Gabon.
- With 1,668,768 people, Equatorial Guinea holds about 0.7% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 0.1% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Equatorial Guinea has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Equatorial Guinea is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Equatorial Guinea — FAQ
What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Ciudad de la Paz.
Is Ciudad de la Paz the largest city in Equatorial Guinea?
No — while Ciudad de la Paz is the capital, the largest city in Equatorial Guinea is Bata.
What country is Ciudad de la Paz in?
Ciudad de la Paz is the capital city of Equatorial Guinea.
What continent is Ciudad de la Paz in?
Ciudad de la Paz, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, is located in Africa.
Is Ciudad de la Paz the capital of Equatorial Guinea?
Yes — Ciudad de la Paz is the capital of Equatorial Guinea (official name: Republic of Equatorial Guinea).
Ciudad de la Paz is the capital of which country?
Ciudad de la Paz is the capital of Equatorial Guinea, in Middle Africa.
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