Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in

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, 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. The island is known for its

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and is heavily forested. It is also where the UNESCO nature reserve headquarters is situated, as well as a museum.

Transportation

Bubaque Airport serves the island. A weekly ferry runs to

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from Bubaque's port. All transportation on the island itself is done by motorbike or on foot.

Notable people

* Stefanie Gercke (b. 1941), German-South African writer * Juvêncio Gomes (b. 1944), fighter for the PAIGC and later mayor of

References

External links

Scientific research on youths on the islands of Bubaque by Lorenzo I. Bordonaro
Bolama region Populated places in Guinea-Bissau Bissagos Islands Sectors of Guinea-Bissau {{GuineaBissau-geo-stub