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). The area of the island is 75km2, it is 13.6km long and 8km wide. Administratively, it is part of Bubaque sector, Bolama Region.

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.

Transportation

Bubaque Airport serves the island. A weekly ferry runs to Bissau 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 Bissau

Gallery

References

External links

• Scientific research on youths on the islands of Bubaque by Lorenzo I. Bordonaro