What is the Capital of Gabon?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Gabon is Libreville. Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa, with a population of 2,469,296. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc and the primary language spoken is French.
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Libreville at a glance
| Capital city | Libreville |
|---|---|
| Country | Gabon (Gabonese Republic) |
| Region | Middle Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 2,469,296 (141st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| Calling code | +241 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Gabon
- Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon
- Brazzaville, capital of Republic of the Congo
- Ciudad de la Paz, capital of Equatorial Guinea
Gabon in context
- Gabon covers 267,668 km², making it the 76th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 9 people per km² ranks 184th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea.
- With 2,469,296 people, Gabon holds about 1.1% of the population of Middle Africa.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Gabon is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Gabon — FAQ
What is the capital of Gabon?
The capital of Gabon is Libreville.
Is Libreville the largest city in Gabon?
Yes — Libreville is both the capital and the largest city of Gabon.
What country is Libreville in?
Libreville is the capital city of Gabon.
What continent is Libreville in?
Libreville, the capital of Gabon, is located in Africa.
Is Libreville the capital of Gabon?
Yes — Libreville is the capital of Gabon (official name: Gabonese Republic).
Libreville is the capital of which country?
Libreville is the capital of Gabon, in Middle Africa.
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