Largest Cities in Gabon

Top 32 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Gabon

1 Libreville 01 846,090

2 Port-Gentil 08 164,018

3 Franceville 02 132,895

4 Owendo 01 95,313

5 Oyem 09 72,939

6 Moanda 02 71,099

7 Ntoum 01 62,445

8 Lambaréné 03 46,605

9 Mouila 04 43,342

10 Akanda 01 41,524

11 Tchibanga 05 36,108

12 Bitam 09 33,561

13 Koulamoutou 07 30,830

14 Oyam 03 30,100

15 Makokou 06 24,823

16 Lastoursville 07 14,411

17 Tsogni 05 13,725

18 Okondja 02 12,962

19 Gamba 08 12,565

20 Mitzic 09 10,522

21 Lébamba 04 9,287

22 Lékoni 02 8,810

23 Mounana 02 8,780

24 Fougamou 04 8,629

25 Ndjolé 03 8,265

26 Akiéni 02 8,241

27 Mékambo 06 8,105

28 Booué 06 7,259

29 Ndendé 04 7,238

30 Mbigou 04 7,069

31 Mayumba 05 6,274

32 Kango 01 5,734

The largest cities in Gabon represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Libreville leads with a population of 846,090, followed by Port-Gentil and Franceville. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 01 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Libreville's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 01 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,311,255.

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