Bubaque

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. Administratively, it is part of Bubaque sector, Bolama Region.

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Place details

Locality: Bijante
Region: Região de Bolama
Country: Guiné-Bissau
Population: 9,244
Timezone: Africa/Bissau

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Bubaque
Settlement.image_skyline: Bubaque_port.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Port area of Bubaque
Settlement.pushpin_map: Guinea-Bissau
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Guinea-Bissau
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Guinea-Bissau
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Bolama Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Sector
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Bubaque
Settlement.area_land_sq_mi: 28
Settlement.population_as_of: 2009
Settlement.population_total: 6427
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities
Settlement.population_blank2_title: Religions
Settlement.timezone: GMT

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Wikidata facts

Population: 4484
Area: 70
Elevation: 0
Image: Bubaque port.jpg
Width: 8
Length: 13.6

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Commons category: Bubaque

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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.