Bolama (town)
Town in Bolama Region, Guinea-Bissau / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bolama is the main town of Bolama Island and the capital of the Bolama Region. Though once the capital of Portuguese Guinea (now Guinea-Bissau), it has a population of just 4,819 (2009 census)[1] and much of its colonial era architecture is in a state of severe decay. The town is almost surrounded by mangrove swamps and is now mostly known for its production of cashew nuts.
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Coordinates: 11°34′36″N 15°28′58″W | |
Country | Guinea-Bissau |
Region | Bolama Region |
Area | |
• Total | 65 km2 (25 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2009)[1] | |
• Total | 4,819 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
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