List of changed place names in Guinea-Bissau after 1974
Some of the original Portuguese place names ( exonymic colonial oikonyms ) in the former Portuguese colony of Guinea-Bissau were given new names as part of the decolonization efforts after independence in 1974.
While not complete, the main renaming are listed below, by regions sorted.
| Colonial name | today's name | region | Name origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vila de Nova Lamego | Gabu | Gabú region | the Portuguese city of Lamego |
| Vila de Teixeira Pinto | Canchungo | Cacheu region | the colonial officer João Teixeira Pinto |
| Aldeia Formosa | Quebo | Tombali region | port. for "beautiful village" |
In contrast, other colonial place names have remained unchanged to this day, for example
- Nova Sintra (Sector Tite )
- São João (Sector Tite )
- São Domingos (São Domingos Sector)