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Libreville overview
Libreville (orange) and the other large cities of Gabon
Libreville lies in Estuaire in Gabon at 0.39°N, 9.45°E, about 8 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Libreville (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a national capital.
It is the biggest urban centre of Gabon: the next largest cities are Port-Gentil (164,018), Franceville (132,895), Owendo (95,313). Together, the three largest cities hold 42.9% of the national population.
The nearest large city is Owendo, about 13 km away, followed by Akanda (28 km).
Gabon as a whole has a live population of 2,664,038 (+2.1% a year) and ranks #145 of 238 countries — see the Gabon population page for the full statistics and the Gabon atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Libreville
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Owendo Estuaire | 13 km | 95,313 |
| Akanda Estuaire | 28 km | 41,524 |
| Ntoum Estuaire | 34 km | 62,445 |
| Port-Gentil Ogooué-Maritime | 144 km | 164,018 |
| Lambaréné Moyen-Ogooué | 150 km | 46,605 |
| Oyam Moyen-Ogooué | 152 km | 30,100 |
Largest cities in Gabon
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LibrevilleCapital | Estuaire | 846,090 |
| 2 | Port-Gentil | Ogooué-Maritime | 164,018 |
| 3 | Franceville | Haut-Ogooué | 132,895 |
| 4 | Owendo | Estuaire | 95,313 |
| 5 | Oyem | Woleu-Ntem | 72,939 |
| 6 | Moanda | Haut-Ogooué | 71,099 |
| 7 | Ntoum | Estuaire | 62,445 |
| 8 | Lambaréné | Moyen-Ogooué | 46,605 |
| 9 | Mouila | Ngouni | 43,342 |
| 10 | Akanda | Estuaire | 41,524 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Libreville?
Libreville has about 846,090 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Libreville the capital of Gabon?
Yes — Libreville is the national capital of Gabon.
How big is Libreville compared with the rest of Gabon?
Its 846,090 residents are 31.8% of the 2,664,038 people living in Gabon today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Libreville?
In Estuaire, Gabon, at latitude 0.39 and longitude 9.45, 8 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Owendo (13 km), Akanda (28 km), Ntoum (34 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Libreville Population 2026 — Gabon. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/gabon/libreville/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/gabon/libreville/">Libreville Population 2026 — Gabon</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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