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    Bubaque

    Ilha Bubaque, Bubaque Island

    11°16′N 15°52′W

    Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. The island has a population of 6,427, while the town of Bubaque has a population of 4,299 (2009 census). 6 km long and 8 km wide. Administratively, it is part of Bubaque sector, Bolama Region.

    Bubaque
    Bubaque

    Kazimierz Wlazło / CC0

    Terrain

    11°16′N 15°52′W

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    Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. The island has a population of 6,427, while the town of Bubaque has a population of 4,299 (2009 census). The area of the island is 75 km2, it is 13.6 km long and 8 km wide. Administratively, it is part of Bubaque sector, Bolama Region. The island is known for its wildlife and is heavily forested. It is also where the UNESCO nature reserve headquarters is situated, as well as a museum.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Bijagós Islands

    • Orango

      239 km²▲ 36 m

      Major islands

    • Bolama Island

      150 km²▲ 38 m

      Major islands

    • Formosa

      137 km²▲ 53 m

      Major islands

    • Caravela

      130 km²▲ 49 m

      Major islands

    • Roxa

      115 km²▲ 49 m

      Major islands

    • Orangozinho

      114 km²▲ 30 m

      Major islands

    • Jeta

      112 km²▲ 37 m

      Major islands

    • Uno

      96 km²▲ 37 m

      Major islands

    Sources

    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
    • Wikidata
    • Wikipedia

    Photographs