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Baney
Baney (Equatorial Guinea)
Coordinates: 3°42′N8°55′E / 3.700°N 8.917°E / 3.700; 8.917 Coordinates: 3°42′N8°55′E / 3.700°N 8.917°E / 3.700; 8.917
CountryFlag of Equatorial Guinea.svg  Equatorial Guinea
Province Bioko Norte
Population
 (2015)
  Total29,366
Climate Am

Baney (also known as Santiago de Baney) is a town and municipality in Equatorial Guinea. It is located in Bioko Norte Province and has a population of 29,366 in 2015.


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