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This article shows a list of cities and towns in Gabon: [1] List. Cities of Gabon Order City Population Province Census 2003 census 2013 1. Libreville: 538,195: 703,940:
Port-Gentil (French pronunciation: [pɔʁ ʒɑ̃ti]) or Mandji is the second-largest city of Gabon, and it is a leading seaport. It is the center of Gabon's petroleum and timber industries. The city is located on a delta island in the Ogooue delta. Nearby Cape Lopez is Gabon's westernmost point. As of 2013 census, it had a population of 136,462.
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There are a few hotels, of which the best known is the Hôtel Poubara, overlooking the president's holiday home. Franceville also has many waterfalls. One of the best known is the Poubara Falls , which is co-located with a hydroelectric plant that provides the area with constant electricity.
Gabon has the fourth highest percentage of forest cover in the world. Gabon is located on the Atlantic coast of central Africa on the equator, between latitudes 3°N and 4°S, and longitudes 8° and 15°E. Gabon has an equatorial climate with a system of rainforests, with 89.3% of its land area forested. [33]
The city is crossed by the N3 road and is the northern end of the Moanda-Mbinda Road, which connects Moanda to Mbinda, Congo. Moanda Railway Station is the last stop before Franceville, the southern terminus of the Trans-Gabon Railway. The road to the Republic of Congo goes between Mount Moanda and Mount Boundinga.
Tchibanga is a city in the Nyanga Province of southern Gabon, situated on the Nyanga River. It has an estimated population of 24,000 (2008). The town lies on the N6 road and is home to Tchibanga Airport and a market. It lies near the Ivela Falls. Tchibanga is the capital of the Nyanga province.
Mouila is the capital of the Ngounié region of Gabon. It lies on the Ngounié River and the N1 road and has a population of about 20,000 people. Its main sight is Lac Bleu, a lake known for its bright blue water. Mouila is very spread out and has several markets and commercial centers. A taxi service runs in Mouila.