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The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see [[ | The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the [[Hydrogeology Map | Hydrogeology Map]] resource page for more details). | ||
More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/fulldetails.cfm?id=AGLA060008 | More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report [https://www.bgs.ac.uk/africagroundwateratlas/fulldetails.cfm?id=AGLA060008 United Nations (1988)] (see References section, below). | ||
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Compilers
Dr Kirsty Upton and Brighid Ó Dochartaigh, British Geological Survey, UK
Geographical Setting
Equatorial Guinea consists of two parts, an island and a mainland region. The island region consists of the islands of Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea, and Annobón, a small volcanic island south of the equator. The capital Malabo is on Bioko Island. The mainland region is Río Muni, where Bata, the largest city, and Oyala, the country's planned future capital, are located. Rio Muni also includes several small offshore islands, such as Corisco, Elobey Grande, and Elobey Chico.
General
Estimated Population in 2013* | 757,014 |
Rural Population (% of total) (2013)* | 60.4% |
Total Surface Area* | 28,050 sq km |
Agricultural Land (% of total area) (2012)* | 10.1% |
Capital City | Malabo |
Region | Western Africa |
Border Countries | The mainland region is bordered by Cameroon and Gabon |
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal (2013)* | 17.4 Million cubic metres |
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Agriculture (2013)* | 5.7% |
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Domestic Use (2013)* | 79.3% |
Annual Freshwater Withdrawal for Industry (2013)* | 14.9% |
Rural Population with Access to Improved Water Source (2012)* | n/a |
Urban Population with Access to Improved Water Source (2012)* | n/a |
* Source: World Bank
Climate
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Koppen Geiger Climate Zones
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Average Annual Precipitation
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Average Temperature
For further detail on the climate datasets used see the climate resources section.
Surface water
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Soil
Land cover
Geology
The geology map shows a simplified version of the geology at a national scale. More information is available in the report UN (1988) (see References section, below).
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Hydrogeology
The hydrogeology map below shows a simplified version of the type and productivity of the main aquifers at a national scale (see the Hydrogeology Map resource page for more details).
More information on the hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea is available in the report United Nations (1988) (see References section, below).
Transboundary aquifers
For further information about transboundary aquifers, please see the Transboundary aquifers resources page.
References
References with more information on the geology and hydrogeology of Equatorial Guinea can be accessed through the Africa Groundwater Literature Archive.
United Nations. 1989. Groundwater in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Equatorial Guinea. United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development.
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