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    João Vieira

    Ilha João Vieira

    11°03′N 15°38′W

    João Vieira is an island in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau. Its population is 6 (2009 census). It is part of the João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park. It lies 11 nmi (20 km) north-northeast of the island Poilão. Other nearby islands are Meio and Cavalos.

    11°03′N 15°38′W

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    João Vieira is an island in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau. Its population is 6 (2009 census). It is part of the João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park. It lies 11 nmi (20 km) north-northeast of the island Poilão. Other nearby islands are Meio and Cavalos. The islands are important nesting grounds for sea turtles. Administratively João Vieira belongs to the Bubaque sector in the Bolama region. It is located south of Roxa Island and northeast of Cavalos and Meio.

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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