Place:Bubaque, Bolama, Guinea-Bissau

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NameBubaque
TypeCity
Coordinates11.267°N 15.85°W
Located inBolama, Guinea-Bissau
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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, the town Bubaque 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.

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