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.

Riaba
Riaba from its beach, 2013
Riaba from its beach, 2013
Riaba is located in Bioko
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Riaba
Location in Bioko
Riaba is located in Equatorial Guinea
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Riaba
Riaba (Equatorial Guinea)
Coordinates: 3°23′N 8°46′E / 3.383°N 8.767°E / 3.383; 8.767
Country Equatorial Guinea
ProvinceBioko Sur
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,071
ClimateAm

Location and population

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It is located in the province of Bioko Sur. In 2005, its population was estimated at 1,071.

Road communications

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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

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  1. ^ African Economic Outlook. African Development Bank. 2002. p. 129. ISBN 92-64-19704-4.

3°23′N 8°46′E / 3.383°N 8.767°E / 3.383; 8.767