City · Equatorial Guinea
Bata
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni. The city is a transport hub, with ferry connections to Malabo and Douala and the second largest airport of the country, Bata Airport. Bata is also known for its nightlife and market.
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- Population: 173,046.
- Founded: 1851.
- Known for: nightlife, market.
- Area: 2500 sq km.
- Timezone: Africa/Malabo.