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
Pecixe
Location
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates11.8333°N 16.0833°W / 11.8333; -16.0833
Area167 km2 (64 sq mi)
Highest elevation6 m (20 ft)
Administration
RegionCacheu Region
SectorCaió
Demographics
Population3,207 (2009)
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