João Vieira is an island in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau. Its population is 6 (2009 census).[1] It is part of the João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park.[2] It lies 11 nmi (20 km) north-northeast of the island Poilão.[3] Other nearby islands are Meio and Cavalos. The islands are important nesting grounds for sea turtles.[2]
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Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 11°02′N 15°38′W |
Archipelago | Bijagós Islands |
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Region | Bolama Region |
Sector | Bubaque |
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Population | 6 [1] |
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