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Ciudad de la Paz
Ciudad de la Paz (Spanish: [θjuˈðað ðe la ˈpaθ], lit. 'City of Peace'), previously known as Djibloho or Oyala, commonly known as La Paz, is the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, having replaced Malabo on 2 January 2026. Established as an urban district in Wele-Nzas in 2015, it is also the administrative headquarters of Djibloho, Equatorial Guinea's newest province created in 2017, and is located near the town of Mengomeyén. In 2017, the city was officially named Ciudad de la Paz ("City of Peace").
The planned city's location was chosen for its easy access, milder climate, and inland location, as the 2004 Equatorial Guinea coup attempt raised fears about maritime access to the capital. It was designed by the Portuguese Studio for Architecture and Urbanism FAT – Future Architecture Thinking. It is projected to have around 200,000 inhabitants, a new Parliament building, a number of presidential villas and an area of 8150 hectares. The construction of this new capital has been criticized by the political opposition to President Teodoro Obiang, who was the driving force behind the initiative. The government of Equatorial Guinea began to move to the city in early 2017.
La Paz is located near the center of Río Muni, the continental part of Equatorial Guinea. It is located between the cities of Bata and Mongomo and 20 km from the airport of Mengomeyén. The power supply relies upon the 120 MW Djibloho Dam in the Djibloho Evinayong district.
Ciudad de la Paz has a tropical climate that borders between a tropical monsoon climate and a tropical savannah climate. Despite not being classified as having a tropical rainforest climate, it is nonetheless located within a region of tropical rainforest. It has high overall rainfall, averaging 2142 mm a year. There is an extensive wet season, spanning 10 months of the year from September to June, and a brief and slightly cooler dry season covering the remaining two months, July and August. There is also a noticeably drier, though still wet, stretch in December and January. Temperatures remain very warm throughout the course of the year, albeit lower than one might expect in other places with the same climate, especially considering its proximity to the equator.[citation needed]
In the middle of the undeveloped rain forest, the government planned to build a new city as the future seat of government. It would be the headquarters of the president, government, administration, police and military leadership and replace the then capital Malabo. The city was designed to house 160,000–200,000 people, living in an area of 81.5 km2.
A golf course, a university, a luxury hotel, and a six-lane highway were finished in 2013. Other buildings planned include government buildings, a financial district and residential areas. Three bridges and highways have been completed or are under construction. A connection between the city and the new airport in Mengomeyen was constructed.
Funding for construction was provided through AICEP Portugal Global. The plans came from a Portuguese architectural office. The construction work was supported by China, Poland, Brazil and North Korea. Construction faced delays such as, according to unconfirmed reports, President Obiang ordering a building to be moved because he did not like the view. Additionally, while many specialized components were imported, the city’s foundational construction relied heavily on locally sourced materials. This was made possible by the establishment of domestic quarrying operations, which provided high-quality stone and aggregates essential for infrastructure and large-scale development within the Oyala region.
The city was officially declared the country's capital on 2 January 2026, with the president giving a one year deadline to transfer public services to the city.
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Ciudad de la Paz
Ciudad de la Paz (Spanish: [θjuˈðað ðe la ˈpaθ], lit. 'City of Peace'), previously known as Djibloho or Oyala, commonly known as La Paz, is the capital city of Equatorial Guinea, having replaced Malabo on 2 January 2026. Established as an urban district in Wele-Nzas in 2015, it is also the administrative headquarters of Djibloho, Equatorial Guinea's newest province created in 2017, and is located near the town of Mengomeyén. In 2017, the city was officially named Ciudad de la Paz ("City of Peace").
The planned city's location was chosen for its easy access, milder climate, and inland location, as the 2004 Equatorial Guinea coup attempt raised fears about maritime access to the capital. It was designed by the Portuguese Studio for Architecture and Urbanism FAT – Future Architecture Thinking. It is projected to have around 200,000 inhabitants, a new Parliament building, a number of presidential villas and an area of 8150 hectares. The construction of this new capital has been criticized by the political opposition to President Teodoro Obiang, who was the driving force behind the initiative. The government of Equatorial Guinea began to move to the city in early 2017.
La Paz is located near the center of Río Muni, the continental part of Equatorial Guinea. It is located between the cities of Bata and Mongomo and 20 km from the airport of Mengomeyén. The power supply relies upon the 120 MW Djibloho Dam in the Djibloho Evinayong district.
Ciudad de la Paz has a tropical climate that borders between a tropical monsoon climate and a tropical savannah climate. Despite not being classified as having a tropical rainforest climate, it is nonetheless located within a region of tropical rainforest. It has high overall rainfall, averaging 2142 mm a year. There is an extensive wet season, spanning 10 months of the year from September to June, and a brief and slightly cooler dry season covering the remaining two months, July and August. There is also a noticeably drier, though still wet, stretch in December and January. Temperatures remain very warm throughout the course of the year, albeit lower than one might expect in other places with the same climate, especially considering its proximity to the equator.[citation needed]
In the middle of the undeveloped rain forest, the government planned to build a new city as the future seat of government. It would be the headquarters of the president, government, administration, police and military leadership and replace the then capital Malabo. The city was designed to house 160,000–200,000 people, living in an area of 81.5 km2.
A golf course, a university, a luxury hotel, and a six-lane highway were finished in 2013. Other buildings planned include government buildings, a financial district and residential areas. Three bridges and highways have been completed or are under construction. A connection between the city and the new airport in Mengomeyen was constructed.
Funding for construction was provided through AICEP Portugal Global. The plans came from a Portuguese architectural office. The construction work was supported by China, Poland, Brazil and North Korea. Construction faced delays such as, according to unconfirmed reports, President Obiang ordering a building to be moved because he did not like the view. Additionally, while many specialized components were imported, the city’s foundational construction relied heavily on locally sourced materials. This was made possible by the establishment of domestic quarrying operations, which provided high-quality stone and aggregates essential for infrastructure and large-scale development within the Oyala region.
The city was officially declared the country's capital on 2 January 2026, with the president giving a one year deadline to transfer public services to the city.