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    Formosa

    Ilha Formosa

    11°29′N 16°00′W

    Formosa is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau, part of the sector of Caravela. 9 km and it is 10 km across at its widest. It forms practically one island with Ponta and Maio, separated by creeks. The island has a population of 1,873 (2009 census); the largest village is Abú.

    11°29′N 16°00′W

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    Formosa is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau, part of the sector of Caravela. Its area is 140 km2, its length is 19.9 km and it is 10 km across at its widest. It forms practically one island with Ponta and Maio, separated by creeks. The island has a population of 1,873 (2009 census); the largest village is Abú.

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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

    • 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

    • Carache

      77.7 km²▲ 41 m

      Major islands

    Sources

    Facts

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