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Malabo is a city in Equatorial Guinea, in the province of Bioko Norte on the north coast of Bioko island. It was the country's capital until Ciudad de la Paz assumed that role on 2 January 2026, and it remains the commercial and financial centre of the country.
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It served as the former capital until Ciudad de la Paz assumed that role on January 2, 2026
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approximately 297,000 inhabitants
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Population (2018)
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21 km2 (8.1 sq mi)
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0 m (0 ft)
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3.74556°N 8.77444°E
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3.74556°N 8.77444°E
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1827
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Equatorial Guinea
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