Niefang (alternative name in Spanish: Niefan)[1] is a city in Equatorial Guinea. It is located in the province of Centro Sur and has a (2015 est.) population of 41,084. The city was formerly named Sevilla de Niefang during Spanish occupation. Niefang was traditionally the western border of the Fang tribal area. Its name means "Limit of the Fang". More to the west were the areas of the coastal Bantu-tribes referred to as "Playeros" (Beach People in Spanish): Combes, Bujebas, Balengues, and Bengas. Niefang lies on the Benito River.

Niefang
Niefang is located in Equatorial Guinea
Niefang
Niefang
Location in Equatorial Guinea
Coordinates: 1°51′N 10°15′E / 1.850°N 10.250°E / 1.850; 10.250
Country Equatorial Guinea
ProvinceCentro Sur
Population
 (2015 est.)
 • Total41,084
ClimateAm

References

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  1. ^ "La Academia Ecuatoguineana de la Lengua Española (AEGLE) publica los Gentilicios de las provincias y distritos de la Región Continental del país" (in Spanish).