Dating by city / Guinea-Bissau / Gabú region / Gabú

Meet people in Gabú

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A few facts about Gabú

  • Gabú is one of the three largest cities in Guinea-Bissau, with about 49,000 inhabitants.
  • Gabú is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • It's about 157 km to Bissau, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Pitche (30 km), Jabicunda (36 km) and Bafatá (49 km).

Where to meet in Gabú

Gabú is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Pitche is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Gabú: questions and answers

How far around Gabú can I search?

Within 50 km of Gabú there are 4 towns and cities — Bafatá, Jabicunda and Pitche among them — with more than 100,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Gabú free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Gabú and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Gabú real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Gabú?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Guinea-Bissau or abroad.

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