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Malabo, Equatorial Guinea

Bioko Norte · Equatorial Guinea

Malabo is a large city in Bioko Norte, Equatorial Guinea with a population of 155,963. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

155,963 Population 19,231/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
94.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Malabo Timezone

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About Malabo

Malabo

Malabo is a city in Equatorial Guinea, located in the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko. In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants.

People

Population155,963
Density19,231/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain94.4 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population155,963
Population Density19,231 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates3.7558°, 8.7817°
TimezoneAfrica/Malabo
Country🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
State / ProvinceBioko Norte
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation94.4 inches (2,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malabo

Malabo is a large city in Equatorial Guinea (Bioko Norte) with a population of 155,963. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Malabo.

Climate in Malabo

Malabo has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.4°C), the coldest is Aug (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2853 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C / 82°F 26.8° / 29.9° 15.0
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 27.2° / 30.2° 23.6
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 26.8° / 30.1° 171.7
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 26.8° / 30.1° 222.3
May 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.6° 231.5
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 25.8° / 28.8° 293.0
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 25.4° / 27.8° 500.9
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 25.1° / 27.1° 457.8
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 25.2° / 27.6° 503.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 25.4° / 28.3° 295.7
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 25.8° / 28.9° 110.7
Dec 28°C / 82°F 26.6° / 30° 27.9
Malabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Equatorial Guinea avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density19,231/sq mi
Coordinates3.7558°N, 8.7817°W
TimezoneAfrica/Malabo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.4"
148% above Equatorial Guinea avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9.

Mar 28, 1999 8 km NNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.9 8 km
Mar 28, 1999 8 km SW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 9 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.8 20 km
Mar 27, 1999 20 km WNW of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 20 km
Mar 27, 1999 19 km N of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea M4.7 19 km
Sep 20, 1990 20 km WNW of Buea, Cameroon M4.7 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cameroon (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cameroon Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) 2000 66 km
Tombel Graben Pyroclastic cone(s) 500 m (1,640 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 10.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 12.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 12.0 in Coldest
August 74°F (23°C) 11.4 in
September 74°F (24°C) 13.7 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in

Malabo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Malabo

Institution Type Founded Website
Campus Universitario de Basupu University - ,
Colegio María Cano College - ,
Secondary National High School Rey Malabo College - ,
Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial University - ,

Schools in Malabo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Juan's secondary school - - - -
Amigos de Jesús's private school - - - -
Escuela Nigeriana - - - -
Escuela - - - -
Colegio Español - Salesianos - - - -
Salesianas - - - -
Lycée Français de Malabo - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Malabo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Público

Restaurants in Malabo

50 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abuiñ Asi
Acacio Mane Ela
Alí Babá
Aqua Bar and Grill
Bantu
Bantu Village
Bar Piano
Bar Restaurante Tierra de Sabores
Bidji Biñia
Cachirulo
Café Malabo
Candy 2
Carrefour
Complejo El Caribe
Consty Bon Appetit
Da Vinci
Delice de France
Don Faustino's
Dulcería y Pizzería
El Bistró
EL Hard Rock
El Patio
El Rancho
El Refugio
Flarex Hotel Restaurant
Gran Reserva
Gusto
Isla del Tesoro
L'Oriental
La Bocatería
La Luna
La Valenciana
Layalia
Pastelería Tamara
Pizza Place
Restaurant Sofitel
Restaurante Afribrasa
Restaurante Café Bar
Restaurante Imagine
Restaurante Salimata Senegalese
Restaurante Senegalés - Wakeur Serigne Touba
Restaurante Teatro
Restaurante Terraza D'Ambo
Salam
Terraza Betty
Tía Mari
Tívoli
Ureka Falls
Yogui
Yutaka

Cafes in Malabo

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Kristiana
Café Malabo
Cafetería Muankaba
Internet
Proser Net

Cinemas in Malabo

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Rial

Castles in Malabo

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Josemartin vivienda

Clinics in Malabo

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Cristiana

Gas Stations in Malabo

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fishtown
Gepetrol
GQ #8497683419
KM-5
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies
Tradex Sampaka

Banks in Malabo

11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BANGE
Bange - Sucursal CNEDOGE
BANGE - Sucursal Semu
BANGE Banca privada
Bangue
BGFI bank agencia Alfa
BGFI bank of semu
CCEI Bank
Ecobank
SGBGE
SGBGE

Shopping Malls in Malabo

5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Tomos
EGTC - tienda Semu
Martínez Hermanos - Ventas al Mayor - Semu
VENTAGE
Ventage Mall

Gyms in Malabo

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness and Recreational Centre
GQ #11142029753

Stadiums & Teams in Malabo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Malabo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Malabo International AirportSSGLarge Airport
Tiko AirportTKCMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malabo

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adonai
Asamblea de Dios
Baptist Church
Catedrál de Santa Isabel
Iglesia Adventista Malabo Central
Iglesia de San Fernando
Iglesia Metodista
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Mezquita de Malabo
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Santuario Claret

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Malabo
Area
21.0 km² (8.1 mi²)
Founded
1827
Website
ayuntamientodemalabo.com/
Twinned With
Guadalajara, Madrid

Around Malabo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 1
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 40
Cafes 5
Bars 19
Supermarkets 13
Banks 15
Hotels 22
Parks 18
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Malabo

2 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Josemartin vivienda
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Chantier de fabrication d'ECG

🇬🇶 About Equatorial Guinea

Capital Ciudad de la Paz
Population 1,308,974
Area 28,051 km²
GDP (USD) $12,337,550,584
GDP per capita $6,678
HDI 0.674
Life expectancy 63.7 years
Internet users 60.4%
Urban population 71.1%
Currency XAF (Franc)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish
Calling code +240
TLD .gq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malabo

What is the population of Malabo?

Malabo has a population of 155,963 residents and is located in Equatorial Guinea. The population density is 19,231 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malabo?

Malabo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.4 inches.

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