Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
440K
Population
78 km2
Area
100 Mbps
Internet
UTC±00:00
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Bissau is a capital city in Guinea-Bissau with a population of 440K. Internet speeds average 100 Mbps download. The city has 265 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Guinea-Bissau
Region
Western Africa
Population
440K
Timezone
UTC±00:00
Currency
XOF
Language
Portuguese
Status
Capital City
GPS
11.86, -15.60
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 100 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
A mid-sized city of 439,704 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
265 total POIs 3.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
37
Cafes
3
Bars
14
Fast Food
3
Shopping
Supermarkets
20
Convenience
6
Shopping Malls
2
Healthcare
Hospitals
3
Clinics
4
Pharmacies
15
Education
Schools
13
Universities
2
Libraries
4
Recreation
Parks
9
Playgrounds
8,395
Sports
22
Cinemas
85
Museums
3
Theatres
212
Transport
Bus Stops
5,587
Train Stations
975
Fuel Stations
12
Services
Banks
15
ATMs
4
Post Offices
3
Police
7
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
100 Mbps
Download
16 Mbps
Upload
99ms
Latency
437
Tests
168
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
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Best time to visit: Jan - May
24°
J
25°
F
26°
M
27°
A
28°
M
29°
J
29°
J
29°
A
28°
S
27°
O
26°
N
25°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bissau known for?
Bissau is a city in Guinea-Bissau. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Bissau?
Bissau has an average download speed of 100 Mbps and upload speed of 16 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Bissau?
The population of Bissau is approximately 440K.
What infrastructure does Bissau have?
Bissau has 265 mapped points of interest, including 37 restaurants, 3 hospitals, 13 schools.
What country is Bissau in?
Bissau is located in Guinea-Bissau.
