Bata, Equatorial Guinea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Torre de La Libertad standing by the promenade along the coast
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Location in Equatorial Guinea
Bata
Location in Africa
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| Country |  Equatorial Guinea |
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| Province | Litoral | |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 250,770 | |
| Demonym(s) | Batense (singular) Batenses (plural) |
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| Area code(s) | 08 | |
| Climate | Am | |
| HDI (2019) | 0.626 medium |
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Bata (Spanish: [ˈbata]) is a busy port city in Equatorial Guinea. It is located in the Litoral province. With over 250,000 people, it is the largest city in the country.
Bata sits right on the Atlantic Ocean coast. It used to be the capital city of Equatorial Guinea. Today, it is an important place for travel. You can catch ferries from Bata to Malabo and Douala. There is also an airport called Bata Airport. The city is also known for its fun nightlife and lively market.
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History of Bata
After some events in 1969, fewer Europeans lived in Bata. The city's economy faced tough times in the 1970s and early 1980s. But then, the country found a lot of oil. This oil boom helped Bata grow and develop a lot in the late 1980s and 1990s.
On March 7, 2021, a series of explosions happened in the city. This event caused many buildings to be damaged. It was a very difficult time for the people of Bata.
What Bata's Economy is Like
Bata has one of the deepest seaports in its region. This means very large ships can come close to the shore. Even though there isn't a natural harbor, a special jetty was built. This jetty helps ships load and unload their goods.
The main things Bata sends out to other countries are timber (wood) and coffee. The port has been made bigger with help from China. It can now handle a huge amount of goods each year.
Bata's Climate
Bata has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it is warm all year round with a lot of rain during certain months. It is not as cloudy as Malabo, another city in Equatorial Guinea.
Bata's dry season happens at different times than other parts of the country. This is because of the Benguela Current in the ocean. The rainiest months are April, May, October, and November. During these months, it can rain over 300 millimeters (about 12 inches). October can be especially wet, with over 450 millimeters (about 18 inches) of rain.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 33.5 (92.3) |
35.6 (96.1) |
34.1 (93.4) |
34.1 (93.4) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
35.6 (96.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.5 (86.9) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
29.7 (85.5) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.1 (84.4) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.1 (86.2) |
30.0 (86.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.6 (78.1) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.1 (77.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.7 (69.3) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.2 (68.4) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.6 (67.3) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 15.3 (59.5) |
13.7 (56.7) |
14.5 (58.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
15.5 (59.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.5 (59.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
14.5 (58.1) |
12.5 (54.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 116 (4.6) |
102 (4.0) |
205 (8.1) |
292 (11.5) |
285 (11.2) |
90 (3.5) |
25 (1.0) |
26 (1.0) |
221 (8.7) |
457 (18.0) |
306 (12.0) |
109 (4.3) |
2,234 (87.9) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 9 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 147 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 201.5 | 192.1 | 173.6 | 177.0 | 189.1 | 147.0 | 142.6 | 142.6 | 114.0 | 114.7 | 141.0 | 186.0 | 1,921.2 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.5 | 6.8 | 5.6 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
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Education in Bata
Bata has some important schools.
- The Colegio Nacional Enrique Nvó Okenve has a campus here. It also has a campus in Malabo.
- The Colegio Español is a Spanish international school. It is the only international school in the city.
Places to Worship
In Bata, you will find many places of worship. Most of them are Christian churches. These include:
- Catholic churches, like the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bata
- Protestant churches
- Evangelical Christian churches, such as the Assemblies of God
Getting Around Bata
The city has its own airport, Bata Airport. It is located just north of Bata. This makes it easy for people to fly in and out of the city.
Famous People from Bata
Some well-known people have connections to Bata:
- Regina Mañe Ela (1954–2015) was a politician and worked for change.
- José Machín is a professional football player from Equatorial Guinea.
- Alfredo Okenve Ndoho is known for his work as a human rights activist.
- Sheila Ebana, the mother of Lamine Yamal, was born in Bata. Lamine Yamal is the youngest player on the Spanish national football team.
Images for kids
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Bata Stadium, a sports venue in Bata.
See also
In Spanish: Bata (Guinea Ecuatorial) para niños
