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    Roxa

    11°16′N 15°42′W

    Roxa or Canhabaque is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the Bolama Region and Bubaque sector. 8 mi) wide.

    Roxa Island Bijagos second version as of 2010-10-04: colors edited (first step: +80 hue +80% saturation +10% brightness. second step: +33% contrast)
    Roxa Island Bijagos second version as of 2010-10-04: colors edited (first step: +80 hue +80% saturation +10% brightness. second step: +33% contrast)

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    11°16′N 15°42′W

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    Overview

    Roxa or Canhabaque is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the Bolama Region and Bubaque sector. Its area is 111 square kilometres (43 sq mi); it is 20 kilometres (12 mi) long and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) wide. The island has a population of 2,478 (2009 census), divided among the villages Ambuduco, Ampucute, Ancanhozinho, Indenazinho, Ancaguine, Ancatipe, Angaura, Indena Grande, Ga-Cote, Inore, Ambena, Bine, Inhoda, Idjoue, Eboco, Meneque, Ancanam, Anghudjiga, Anghumba and Antchurupe. There is a lighthouse on the east side of the island, its focal height is 26 m (85 ft).

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    Also in Bijagós Islands

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

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