List of cities in Gabon facts for kids
Gabon is a country located in Central Africa, right on the Atlantic coast. It's famous for its beautiful national parks, which protect a lot of wildlife and rainforests. Like any country, Gabon has many cities and towns where people live and work. These places are important centers for trade, culture, and government.
This article will help you discover some of the most important cities and towns in Gabon. You'll learn about the capital city and other big places that play a key role in the country.
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Gabon's Biggest Cities
Gabon has several large cities that are home to many people and important activities. These cities are centers for business, education, and daily life. Let's look at some of the most populated ones.
Libreville: The Capital City
Libreville is the capital and largest city of Gabon. It's located on the coast, which makes it a very important port city. Many people live here, and it's the heart of the country's government and economy. Libreville is a busy place with modern buildings and a lively atmosphere. In 2013, about 703,940 people lived in Libreville.
Port-Gentil: The Oil Hub
Port-Gentil is the second-largest city in Gabon. It's also on the coast and is very important for Gabon's oil industry. A lot of the country's oil and timber are processed and shipped from here. Port-Gentil is a busy industrial city, and in 2013, its population was around 136,462 people.
Franceville: An Inland Center
Franceville (also known as Masuku) is the third-largest city in Gabon. Unlike Libreville and Port-Gentil, Franceville is located inland, in the Haut-Ogooué province. It's an important city for the eastern part of the country. About 110,568 people lived in Franceville in 2013.
Other Important Cities
- Owendo is a city very close to Libreville and serves as another important port. It had about 79,300 residents in 2013.
- Oyem is a major city in the northern part of Gabon, known for its agricultural activities. Its population was around 60,685 in 2013.
- Moanda is an important mining town, especially for manganese. In 2013, about 59,154 people lived there.
- Ntoum is another growing city in the Estuaire province, with a population of about 51,954 in 2013.
- Lambaréné is famous for the hospital founded by Albert Schweitzer. It had about 38,775 residents in 2013.
- Mouila is a city in the Ngounié province, with a population of about 36,061 in 2013.
- Akanda is a newer city in the Estuaire province, which had about 34,548 residents in 2013.
Alphabetical List of Towns and Cities
Here is a list of many towns and cities found across Gabon:
- Akanda
- Akok
- Bakoumba
- Batouala
- Belinga
- Bifoun
- Bitam
- Bongoville
- Booué
- Cocobeach
- Ekata
- Étéké
- Fougamou
- Franceville
- Gamba
- Kango
- Koulamoutou
- Lalara
- Lambaréné
- Lastoursville
- Leconi
- Libreville (capital)
- Makokou
- Mayumba
- Mbigou
- Médouneu
- Mékambo
- Mimongo
- Minvoul
- Mitzic
- Moanda
- Momo
- Mouila
- Mounana
- Ndendé
- Ndjolé
- Nkan
- Nkolabona
- Ntoum
- Okandja
- Omboué (also known as Fernan Vaz)
- Owendo
- Oyem
- Petit Loango
- Point Denis
- Port-Gentil
- Santa Clara
- Setté Cama
- Ste. Marie
- Souba-Haut-Ogooue, Gabon (Internationally known as event place of Summit of Africa United Organization in 1977)
- Tchibanga
- Tsogni
- Zoula
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Gabón para niños
- Cities of Gabon
