Live Data
Capital
Libreville
Population
2.5 million (2024 est.)
Area
267,668 km²
Languages
French, Fang, Myene, Punu
Currency
Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone
West Africa Time (UTC+1)
Regions
Libreville and Estuaire
Libreville and Estuaire anchors one of Gabon's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture. Libreville is the national reference point for government, services, and onward travel.
Loango Coast
Loango Coast anchors one of Gabon's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Ogooue River Interior
Ogooue River Interior anchors one of Gabon's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
Franceville and Haut-Ogooue
Franceville and Haut-Ogooue anchors one of Gabon's major geographic and cultural zones, connecting local communities, transport corridors, markets, and heritage sites. Use the Pulse map alongside official sources to understand how this region fits into the wider continental picture.
🏗️Infrastructure
Gabon's infrastructure is shaped by its geography, main trade corridors, ports, airports, border crossings, and energy systems. The Pulse map can help orient major cities and transport relationships, but official transport and utility sources should be checked for current operations.
🏥Healthcare
Urban healthcare access is strongest in the capital and major regional centers, while rural care can be limited. Visitors should carry comprehensive travel health insurance, confirm routine vaccinations, and consult the WHO country health profiles and WHO Regional Office for Africa resource before departure.
🚌Transportation
International access centers on Libreville and other major gateways, with onward travel by road, air, rail, river, or ferry depending on region. Confirm schedules directly with operators and avoid assuming rural route reliability.