Cities in Guinea-Bissau
The most important cities in Guinea-Bissau at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Cacheu
Cacheu is a historic town on the banks of the Cacheu River and one of the oldest European settlements in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Bruce Beach
Arguably the most beautiful beach in Guinea-Bissau on Bubaque Island, famous for its white sand and relaxed atmosphere.
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Gabú
Gabú is the largest city in eastern Guinea-Bissau and a key trading hub near the borders with Guinea and Senegal.
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Bissau
Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau, situated on the Geba River estuary on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Bafatá
Bafatá is a major city in central Guinea-Bissau, known as the birthplace of independence hero Amílcar Cabral.
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João Vieira Island
An untouched paradise in the Bijagós Archipelago, famous for its marine national park and rare nesting sea turtles.
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Bolama
Bolama is the former capital of Portuguese Guinea, located on the island of the same name in the Bijagós Archipelago.
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Rubane Island
A breathtaking island known for exclusive eco-lodges, white sand beaches, and world-class sport fishing.
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Galinhas Island
An island rich in history with colonial ruins and picturesque villages, set in tropical beauty.
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Varela
Varela is a remote coastal village in northwestern Guinea-Bissau, near the Senegalese border.
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Jemberem
Jemberem is a village in the Tombali region, known as the gateway to the Cantanhez Forest National Park.
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Orango Island
A national park paradise famous for rare saltwater hippos and a unique matriarchal culture.
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Pitche
Pitche is a town in the far east of Guinea-Bissau, near the border with the Republic of Guinea.
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São Domingos
São Domingos is a town in northwestern Guinea-Bissau, located right on the border with Senegal.
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Safim
Safim is a growing town in the Biombo region, located right at the gates of the capital Bissau.
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Formosa
Formosa is one of the largest islands in the Bijagós Archipelago with several small settlements.
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Maio Island
A remote island on the eastern edge, a paradise for sea turtles and eco-researchers.
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Cacine
Cacine is a port town in the deep south of Guinea-Bissau on the banks of the Cacine River.
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Mansôa
Mansôa is a strategically important town in central Guinea-Bissau, in the Oio region.
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Biombo
Biombo is a historic settlement in the region of the same name on the Atlantic coast.
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Bula
Bula is a town in the Cacheu region, situated on the main road north of Bissau.
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Madina do Boe
Madina do Boe is a historically significant settlement in southeastern Guinea-Bissau.
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Tite
Tite is a town in the Quínara region, situated on the southern bank of the Geba estuary.
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Buruntuma
Buruntuma is a settlement at the easternmost border of Guinea-Bissau with Guinea.
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Bambadinca
Bambadinca is a significant settlement in the Bafatá region, located on the Geba River.
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Quinhámel
Quinhámel is the capital of the Biombo region, located west of the capital Bissau.
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Buba
Buba is a port town in southern Guinea-Bissau, located on the Rio Grande de Buba.
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Bubaque
Bubaque is the main town in the Bijagós Islands and a center for tourism.
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Cumura
Cumura is a well-known settlement in the Biombo region, near the capital Bissau.
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Bedanda
Bedanda is a settlement in the Tombali region in the deep south of Guinea-Bissau.
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Caió
Caió is a coastal town in the Cacheu region, located west of Canchungo.
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Caravela
Caravela is an island and settlement in the northern part of the Bijagós Archipelago.
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Ingoré
Ingoré is a significant small town in the Cacheu region in the north of the country.
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Bissora
Bissora is a town in the Oio region, located north of the capital Bissau.
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Eticoga
Eticoga is the largest settlement on Orango Island in the Bijagós Archipelago.
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Pirada
Pirada is a border town in northeastern Guinea-Bissau, in the Gabú region.
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Canchungo
Canchungo is a town in the Cacheu region of northwestern Guinea-Bissau.
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Prabis
Prabis is a coastal town in the Biombo region, located southwest of Bissau.
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Bulula
Bulula is a small settlement in the Quínara region in the south of the country.
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Farim
Farim is a town in northern Guinea-Bissau on the banks of the Farim River.
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Encheia
Encheia is a small town in the Oio region in northern Guinea-Bissau.
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Fulacunda
Fulacunda is a town in the Quínara region in southern Guinea-Bissau.
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Catió
Catió is the capital of the Tombali region in southwestern Guinea-Bissau.
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Bigene
Bigene is a town in the Cacheu region, near the border with Senegal.
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Uno
Uno is the main settlement on Uno Island in the Bijagós Archipelago.
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Nhacra
Nhacra is a town in the Oio region, located northeast of Bissau.
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Sonaco
Sonaco is a town in the Gabú region of eastern Guinea-Bissau.
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Empada
Empada is a town in the Quínara region in the west of the country.
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Quebo
Quebo is a town in the Quínara region in the south of the country.
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Abu
Abu is a small village in the northern Bijagós Islands.
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What are the largest cities in Guinea-Bissau?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.