Pecixe
Pecixe is an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is a coastal island belonging to the Cacheu Region and the Caió sector. Its area is 167 km2. The island has a population of 3,207 (2009 census); the largest village is Cassaca. The language of the island is reported to be Mandjak, a language of Guinea-Bissau with over 72,000 speakers altogether. Jeta island lies to the west. It is 3 km off the mainland, about 50 km west of the capital city Bissau.
Pecixe Location | |
Geography | |
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Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 11.8333°N 16.0833°W |
Area | 167 km2 (64 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Administration | |
Region | Cacheu Region |
Sector | Caió |
Demographics | |
Population | 3,207 (2009) |
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