Bata, Equatorial Guinea

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Bata
City
Bata
Torre de La Libertad standing by the promenade along the coast
Coat of arms
Bata Location in Equatorial Guinea Show map of Equatorial Guinea Bata Bata (Africa) Show map of Africa
Coordinates: 01°51′54″N 09°46′12″E / 1.86500°N 9.77000°E / 1.86500; 9.77000
Country	Equatorial Guinea
Province	Litoral
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Population  (2012)
• Total	250,770
Demonym(s)	Batense (singular) Batenses (plural)
Area code	08
Climate	Am
HDI (2019)	0.626[1] medium

Bata (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbata]) is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea. With a 2005 estimated population of 173,046, it is the most populous city in Equatorial Guinea. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Río Muni. Bata was formerly capital of Equatorial Guinea and is a transport hub and port, from which ferries sail to Malabo and Douala, while aircraft can land at Bata Airport. Bata is also known for its nightlife and market.