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Gabú, Guinea-Bissau

Gabú · Guinea-Bissau

Gabú is a mid-size city in Gabú, Guinea-Bissau with a population of 49,371. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,371 Population 159/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bissau Timezone

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About Gabú

Gabú

Gabú is the largest city in eastern Guinea-Bissau, the second most populated city in the country and capital of the Gabú region.

People

Population49,371
Density159/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population49,371
Population Density159 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates12.2800°, -14.2222°
TimezoneAfrica/Bissau
Country🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
State / ProvinceGabú
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gabú

Gabú is a mid-size city in Guinea-Bissau (Gabú) with a population of 49,371. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bissau.

Climate in Gabú

Gabú has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (32.6°C), the coldest is Dec (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1781 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 13.3° / 37° 0.1
Feb 27°C / 81°F 15.8° / 39.7° 0.0
Mar 29.7°C / 85°F 18° / 42.3° 0.2
Apr 32.4°C / 90°F 21.5° / 43.9° 0.9
May 32.6°C / 91°F 23.1° / 43.8° 22.7
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 23.3° / 40.8° 172.7
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.9° / 32.7° 427.2
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 22.8° / 31.5° 549.7
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.5° 374.1
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.5° 224.8
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 16.3° / 32.9° 7.0
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 14.1° / 33.7° 1.3
Gabú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Guinea-Bissau avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area311.2 sq mi (806.0 km²)
Population Density159/sq mi
Coordinates12.2800°N, 14.2222°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bissau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above Guinea-Bissau avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2.

Aug 23, 2012 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea M4.2 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 1.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
August 78°F (25°C) 15.9 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Gabú has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 73°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Gabú

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Karsa
HOTEL VISIOM
Residencial DJARAMA

Restaurants in Gabú

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ami
Kony
PO DI TERRA

Bus Stations in Gabú

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station - To Bissau
Shared Taxi Station

Gas Stations in Gabú

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station GALP

Banks in Gabú

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BAO
Orabank

Airports Near Gabú

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(??Duplicate??)LEVS AIRPORT-Small Airport
Bafatá Airport-Small Airport
Gabu Airport-Small Airport
Kolda AirportKDASmall Airport
Piche Airport-Small Airport
Quebo Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bissau
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)

🇬🇼 About Guinea-Bissau

Capital Bissau
Population 1,874,309
Area 36,120 km²
GDP (USD) $2,127,688,181
GDP per capita $988
HDI 0.514
Life expectancy 64.1 years
Internet users 32.5%
Urban population 45.6%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Calling code +245
TLD .gw
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gabú

What is the population of Gabú?

Gabú has a population of 49,371 residents and is located in Guinea-Bissau. The population density is 159 people per square mile, spread across 311.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gabú?

Gabú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.

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