Topography & Elevation Map of Gabon

Gabon Elevation Facts

Average elevation	377 m (1,237 ft)
Highest point	Mont Iboundji: 1,575 m (5,167 ft)
Lowest point	Atlantic Ocean: 0 m (0 ft)
Elevation range	1,575 m (5,167 ft) from the lowest point to the highest
Highest-elevation city	Oyem: 432 m (1,417 ft)
Lowest-elevation city	Port-Gentil: 3 m (10 ft)

Gabon is located on the west coast of Central Africa and is known for its lush rainforests, savannas, and long coastline.

The country has a varied topography with elevations ranging from sea level to over 1,500 meters.

The coastal plains and lowlands feature sandy beaches, estuaries, and mangroves.

Inland, the landscape is dotted with hills, plateaus, and valleys, and the country's rivers create impressive waterfalls and rapids.

Mont Iboundji is the highest point in Gabon, reaching an elevation of 1,575 meters.

The lowest point in Gabon is the Atlantic Ocean at sea level.

Gabon shares many similarities in its topography with its neighboring countries in Central Africa, including Congo, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea.

Of the 10 cities listed below, Oyem is the highest at 432 m (1,417 ft) above sea level, and Port-Gentil is the lowest at 3 m (10 ft).

The highest point in Gabon is Mont Iboundji, at 1,575 m (5,167 ft) above sea level.

The lowest point in Gabon is Atlantic Ocean, at 0 m (0 ft).

The average elevation of Gabon is 377 m (1,237 ft) above sea level, based on the CIA World Factbook.

Of the cities listed for Gabon, Oyem is the highest, at 432 m (1,417 ft) above sea level.

Of the cities listed for Gabon, Port-Gentil is the lowest, at 3 m (10 ft) above sea level.

Elevation in Gabon ranges from 0 m (0 ft) at Atlantic Ocean to 1,575 m (5,167 ft) at Mont Iboundji, a difference of 1,575 m (5,167 ft).