Roxa

Roxa[2][3] or Canhabaque[1] is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the sector of Bubaque. 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 over 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]

Roxa
(Canhabaque)
Satellite view
Roxa
(Canhabaque)
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates11.24441°N 15.72349°W / 11.24441; -15.72349
ArchipelagoBissagos Islands
Area111 km2 (43 sq mi)
Length20 km (12 mi)
Width11 km (6.8 mi)
Administration
Guinea-Bissau
Demographics
Population2,478 (2009)[1]

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