Coordinates: 11°14′40″N 15°43′25″W / 11.24441°N 15.72349°W / 11.24441; -15.72349

Roxa

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Roxa
(Canhabaque)
Satellite view
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Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
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ArchipelagoBissagos Islands
Area111 km2 (43 sq mi)
Length20 km (12 mi)
Width11 km (6.8 mi)
Administration
Guinea-Bissau
Demographics
Population2,478 (2009)[1]

Roxa[2][3] or Canhabaque[1] is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the Bolama Region and Bubaque sector. Its area is 111 square kilometres (43 sq mi);[3] it is 20 kilometres (12 mi) long and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) wide. The island has a population of 2,478 (2009 census), divided among the villages Ambuduco, Ampucute, Ancanhozinho, Indenazinho, Ancaguine, Ancatipe, Angaura, Indena Grande, Ga-Cote, Inore, Ambena, Bine, Inhoda, Idjoue, Eboco, Meneque, Ancanam, Anghudjiga, Anghumba and Antchurupe.[1] There is a lighthouse on the east side of the island,[2] its focal height is 26 m (85 ft).[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c População por região, sector e localidades por sexo censo 2009, Instituto Nacional de Estatística Guiné-Bissau
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  3. ^ a b Roxa in the Catalogue of Islands at UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) - accessed 16 November 2018
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