Bubaque
Bubaque | |
|---|---|
Port area of Bubaque | |
Bubaque Location in Guinea-Bissau | |
| Coordinates: 11°17′N 15°50′W | |
| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Region | Bolama Region |
| Sector | Bubaque |
| Area | |
| • Land | 70 km2 (28 sq mi) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 6,427 |
| Time zone | UTC(UTC-0) (GMT) |
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.
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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.