Riaba | |
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 Riaba from its beach, 2013 | |
Riaba Location in Bioko Show map of BiokoRiaba Riaba (Equatorial Guinea) Show map of Equatorial Guinea | |
| Coordinates: 3°23′N 8°46′E / 3.383°N 8.767°E / 3.383; 8.767 | |
| Country |  Equatorial Guinea |
| Province | Bioko Sur |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 1,071 |
| Climate | Am |
Riaba is a town in Equatorial Guinea. It is also the 30th largest settlement in the country. It was founded in 1779 under the name of Concepción by the frigate lieutenant Guillermo Carboner. It was reestablished by the British in 1821.
Location and population
It is located in the province of Bioko Sur. In 2005, its population was estimated at 1,071.
Road communications
The European Union and the ADB in cooperation with the Equatorial Guinean government have developed a road network on Bioko connecting Riaba with other towns such as Luba and Malabo. 1
References
References
- African Economic Outlook. African Development Bank. 2002. p. 129. ISBN 92-64-19704-4.