Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
156K
Population
21 km2
Area
19 Mbps
Internet
UTC+01:00
Timezone
SSG (8km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Malabo is a capital city in Equatorial Guinea with a population of 156K. Internet speeds average 19 Mbps download. The city has 559 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Equatorial Guinea
Region
Middle Africa
Population
156K
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
SSG
GPS
3.76, 8.78
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 19 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
SSG airport just 8 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
559 total POIs 26.6 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
58
Cafes
5
Bars
24
Fast Food
1
Shopping
Supermarkets
16
Convenience
3
Shopping Malls
7
Healthcare
Hospitals
3
Clinics
1
Pharmacies
7
Education
Schools
7
Universities
5
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
21
Playgrounds
10
Sports
82
Cinemas
2
Museums
13
Theatres
1
Transport
Bus Stops
4
Train Stations
7
Fuel Stations
14
Services
Banks
18
ATMs
11
Post Offices
1
Police
8
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
19 Mbps
Download
8 Mbps
Upload
46ms
Latency
1,147
Tests
266
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Feb - Dec
28°
J
28°
F
28°
M
27°
A
27°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
27°
S
27°
O
28°
N
28°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 27.1 C Range: 28.1 - 26 C Rain: 1,212 mm/year Sunshine: 3,196 h/year
CITY SCORES
90.9
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
49.7
Overall
AIRPORT
SSG
Malabo International Airport
8 km from center
Very close — ~12 min ride
FUN FACTS
It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko (Bube: Etulá, and as Fernando Pó by the Europeans).
In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants.
Spanish is the official language of the city and of the country as well, but Pichinglis is used as a language of wider communication across Bioko island, including Malabo.
Malabo is the oldest city in Equatorial Guinea and served as its former capital.
Ciudad de la Paz is a planned community in mainland Equatorial Guinea which was built to replace Malabo as the capital.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Malabo known for?
Malabo is a city in Equatorial Guinea. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Malabo?
Malabo has an average download speed of 19 Mbps and upload speed of 8 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Malabo?
Malabo has an average year-round temperature of approximately 27.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Malabo?
Malabo is served by SSG (Malabo International Airport), approximately 8 km from the city center.
What is the population of Malabo?
The population of Malabo is approximately 156K.
What infrastructure does Malabo have?
Malabo has 559 mapped points of interest, including 58 restaurants, 3 hospitals, 7 schools.
What country is Malabo in?
Malabo is located in Equatorial Guinea.