Bubaque | |
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Coordinates: 11°17′N 15°50′W / 11.283°N 15.833°W | |
Country | Guinea-Bissau |
Region | Bolama Region |
Sector | Bubaque |
Area | |
• Land | 70 km2 (28 sq mi) |
Population (2009)[1] | |
• Total | 6,427 |
Time zone | UTC(UTC-0) (GMT) |
11°17′N 15°50′W / 11.283°N 15.833°W
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).[1] 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.[2]