Ciudad de la Paz

Ciudad de la Paz

Ciudad de la Paz is the new capital city of Equatorial Guinea. It became the capital on January 2, 2026, replacing Malabo. Before that, the city was called Djibloho or Oyala.

The city was carefully planned by a team from Portugal. It is easier to reach and has a milder climate than the old capital. It is also far from the coast, which helps keep it safe.

Ciudad de la Paz is in the middle of Río Muni, the mainland part of Equatorial Guinea. It is between the cities of Bata and Mongomo, just 20 km from the airport of Mengomeyén. The city has a warm tropical climate with lots of rain.

The city was designed to be home to about 200,000 people. It will have a new Parliament building and several homes for the president. Many companies from different countries helped build the city, including China, Poland, Brazil, and North Korea.