Orango
Also known as Ilha de Orango
Orango is one of the Bijagós Islands, located off the coast of mainland Guinea-Bissau. At , it is the largest island in the archipelago. The island has a population of 1,250 (2009 census); the largest village is Eticoga. With the neighbouring islands Imbone, Canongo, Meneque and Orangozinho, it forms the Orango National Park. It belongs to the Uno Sector.
Key facts
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- Orango
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- Map of the sectors of the Bolama Region, Guinea-Bissau.png
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- Orango in the Uno Sector
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- Orango
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- Bidyogo language
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- Atlantic Ocean
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- Bijagós Archipelago
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- 272.5
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- 22.5
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- 22.5
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- Guinea-Bissau
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- Region
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Orango is one of the Bijagós Islands, located off the coast of mainland Guinea-Bissau. At , it is the largest island in the archipelago. The island has a population of 1,250 (2009 census); the largest village is Eticoga. With the neighbouring islands Imbone, Canongo, Meneque and Orangozinho, it forms the Orango National Park. It belongs to the Uno Sector.
Orango is known for its saltwater hippopotamuses. It was the seat of Okinka Pampa until her death in 1930.
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