Carache is an island in the northwestern part of the Bissagos Islands group, Guinea-Bissau. It belongs to the Bolama Region and the sector of Caravela. Its area is 80.4 km²,[1] the island is 18.7 km long and 7.3 km wide. It is separated from the island of Caravela by a narrow channel. The largest villages on the island are Binte and Ampintcha. Its population is 428 (2009 census).[2]
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Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 11.47°N 16.24°W / 11.47; -16.24 (Carache) |
Archipelago | Bijagós Archipelago |
Area | 80.4 km2 (31.0 sq mi) |
Length | 18.7 km (11.62 mi) |
Width | 7.3 km (4.54 mi) |
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Guinea-Bissau | |
Region | Bolama |
Demographics | |
Population | 428 (2009) |
Bolama Region | ||
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Bolama (capital) | ||
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