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Last updated: July 12, 2026
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
Capital: Ciudad de la Paz
Ciudad de la Paz is the official capital of Equatorial Guinea. Located in Djibloho Province on the mainland region of RĂo Muni, the planned city was developed as a new administrative center for the country. Its inland location distinguishes it from Malabo, the former capital situated on Bioko Island.
Malabo, the former capital of Equatorial Guinea, is located on Bioko Island.
🏙️ Ciudad de la Paz
Ciudad de la Paz is located near the center of Equatorial Guinea’s mainland territory. The city includes government buildings, educational institutions, broad avenues and infrastructure developed to support its role as the country’s administrative capital.
On January 2, 2026, Decree-Law No. 1/2026 officially declared Ciudad de la Paz the capital of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. The decree was subsequently revalidated through Law No. 4/2026 on April 10, 2026.
đź“ś Capital Transition Timeline
1968: Equatorial Guinea gains independence from Spain, with Malabo serving as the national capital.
2019: The Afro-American University of Central Africa officially opens in Ciudad de la Paz, strengthening the city’s role as an educational and administrative center.
January 2, 2026: Decree-Law No. 1/2026 officially declares Ciudad de la Paz the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
April 10, 2026: Law No. 4/2026 revalidates the decree establishing Ciudad de la Paz as the national capital.
Today: Ciudad de la Paz is the official capital. Malabo remains an important economic, historical and cultural city and is identified as the former capital.
đź“Š Quick Stats
Official Capital
Ciudad de la Paz
Capital Since
January 2, 2026
Former Capital
Malabo
Capital Location
Djibloho Province, mainland RĂo Muni
Official Languages
Spanish, French and Portuguese
Currency
Central African CFA franc
Time Zone
West Africa Time (WAT)
Calling Code
+240
Driving Side
Right-hand traffic
🏛️ Notable Places in Ciudad de la Paz
Government Palace
One of the principal government complexes developed for the country’s administrative institutions.
Afro-American University of Central Africa
A higher-education institution operating in Ciudad de la Paz since 2019.
Telecommunications Institute
An institution focused on telecommunications, information technology and professional training.
🌆 Malabo: Former Capital
Malabo served as the capital of Equatorial Guinea from independence in 1968 until January 2, 2026. Located on Bioko Island, it remains one of the country’s most prominent cities and continues to hold major historical, cultural and economic importance.
The city is known for its Spanish colonial architectural heritage, including Malabo Cathedral and other historic buildings. References to Malabo in older books, maps and databases may still identify it as the capital, but those references predate the official 2026 change.
Ciudad de la Paz became the official capital of Equatorial Guinea in 2026, marking a major change in the country’s political and administrative geography.
đź“– Sources & References
- 🇬🇶 Government of Equatorial Guinea – Decree-Law No. 1/2026 Declaring Ciudad de la Paz the National Capital
- 🏛️ Government of Equatorial Guinea – Official Capital Proclamation
- 📜 Government of Equatorial Guinea – Law No. 4/2026 Revalidating the Capital Decree
Capital information was checked against official publications of the Government of Equatorial Guinea. Older sources may still list Malabo because the official capital change occurred on January 2, 2026.
