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Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Bissau · Guinea-Bissau
Bissau is a large city in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau with a population of 439,704. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center.
People
Climate
| Population | 439,704 |
| Population Density | 14,696 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.8636°, -15.5977° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bissau |
| Country | 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau |
| State / Province | Bissau |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.1 inches (1,602 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bissau
Bissau is a large city in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) with a population of 439,704. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bissau.
Climate in Bissau
Bissau has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1509 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above Guinea-Bissau avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8636°N, 15.5977°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bissau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 20.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in |
Bissau has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Bissau
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculdade de Direito | University | - | , |
| GEARUFI-SC M Gabinete de Estudos | University | - | , |
| Universidade Lusofona | University | - | , |
Schools in Bissau
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Nacional de Saúde | - | - | - | - |
| CIFAP : Centro de Instrução Formação Artesanal e Profissional | - | - | - | - |
| Tchico Té | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Católica | - | - | - | - |
| UNIPIAGET | - | - | - | - |
| Escola 19 de Setembro | - | - | - | - |
| Escola Portuguesa Bissau | - | - | - | - |
| Escola de São Paulo | - | - | - | - |
| Liceu Samora Machel | - | - | - | - |
| Escola SOS "Hermann Gmeiner" | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bissau
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bissau
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Ethnográfico | ||||
| Museo Ethnográfico | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico | ||||
| Museu Etnográfico |
Libraries in Bissau
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca do Centro Cultural do Brasil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca do Centro Cultural Português | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Francês | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bissau
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feira de Artesanato e Ateliers / Mercado dos Coqueiros | |||||
| Feira de Artesanato e Ateliers / Mercado dos Coqueiros | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Bandim | |||||
| Mercado de Bandim | |||||
| Mercado de Bula |
Hotels in Bissau
21 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bissau
32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bissau
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bissau
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Bissau
3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bissau
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bissau
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bissau
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bissau
15 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bissau
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bissau
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Lino Correia | ||
| Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro |
Airports Near Bissau
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | OXB | Large Airport |
| Ziguinchor Airport | ZIG | Medium Airport |
| Bubaque Airport | BQE | Small Airport |
| Cufar Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bissau
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios | |
| Correios | |
| DHL | |
| DHL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bissau
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Bissau Cathedral | |
| Igreja do Carmo | |
| Igreja São Antonio de Bandim | |
| Igreja São José | |
| Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus |
Quick Facts
Around Bissau
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bissau
23 places within 15 km
- • Baluarte da Balança
- • Baluarte da Onça
- • Baluarte da Puana
- • Farol da Ilha do Rei
- • Farol da Ponta Bernafel
- • Farol do Ilhéu dos Pássaros
- • Antiga Alfândega
- • Antiga Casa Gouveia
- • Antiga ponte-cais de Bissau (1910s)
- • Antiga porta das muralhas da vila de Bissau
- • Antigo mercado (1910s)
- + 11 more
- • power plant ship
🇬🇼 About Guinea-Bissau
Frequently Asked Questions About Bissau
What is the population of Bissau?
Bissau has a population of 439,704 residents and is located in Guinea-Bissau. The population density is 14,696 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bissau?
Bissau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.1 inches.