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Sectors of Guinea-Bissau
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There are 37 sectors of Guinea-Bissau
which subdivide the regions
. The sectors are listed below, by region:
Bafata Region
Biombo Region
Bolama Region
Cacheu Region
Gabú Region
Oio Region
Quinara Region
Tombali Region
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There are 37 sectors of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
which subdivide the regions
Regions of Guinea-Bissau
||Guinea-Bissau is divided into 8 regions and 1 autonomous sector . The regions are listed below :*Bafatá Region *Biombo Region...
. The sectors are listed below, by region:
Bafata RegionBafatá RegionBafatá is a region in north-central Guinea-Bissau, with a population of 225.516 . Its capital is Bafatá.Bafatá is divided into 6 sectors:*Bafatá*Bambadinca*Contuboel*Galomaro*Gamamundo*XitoleSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau...
- BafataBafatáBafatá is a town in central Guinea-Bissau, known as the birthplace of Amílcar Cabral. The town has a population of 22,501 .It lies in an area known for its wildlife, including monkeys. Bafatá’s main industry is brickmaking. It is the capital of Bafatá Region as well as the seat of the Roman...
- Bambadinca
- ContuboelContuboelContuboel is a sector in the Bafata Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- GalomaroGalomaroGalomaro is a sector in the Bafata Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- GamamundoGamamundoGamamundo is a sector in the Bafata Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- XitoleXitoleXitole is a sector in the Bafata Region of Guinea-Bissau....
Biombo RegionBiombo RegionBiombo is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, with an area of 840 km2. Its capital is Quinhámel. Its population in 2004 was 63,835, compared with 60,400 at the 1991 Census. The region is Governed by Mr...
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- PrabisPrabisPrábis is a Sector in the Biombo Region of Guinea-Bissau. In 2004 it had a population of 12,312....
- QuinhamelQuinhámelQuinhámel is a city in Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Biombo Region. Population 2,887 .-References:...
- SafimSafimSafim is a Sector in the Biombo Region of Guinea-Bissau....
Bissau Region (autonomous sector)
- BissauBissauBissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. The city's borders are conterminous with the Bissau Autonomous Sector. In 2007, the city had an estimated population of 407,424 according to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos...
Bolama RegionBolama RegionBolama is an administrative region in Guinea-Bissau, consisting primarily of the Bijagós Archipelago of the country's southern coast, together with a small coastal strip centred on the coastal town of São João. It has an area of 2,624 km2. and a population estimated in 2004 at 27,959...
- BolamaBolamaBolama is the closest of the Bijagós Islands to the mainland of Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of the island's main town, the capital of the Bolama Region. Population 10,014 ....
- BubaqueBubaqueBubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. Population 9,244 . The island is known for its wildlife and is heavily forested. It is linked by ferry to Bissau and has an airstrip.-External links:...
- CaravelaCaravela (Guinea-Bissau)Caravela is the northernmost island of the Bissagos Islands of Guinea-Bissau.The island is heavily forested with mangroves. It also has white, sandy beaches.- Data and Facts :* Areal: 128 km²* Coastline: 56 km* Distance to next Island: 1 km...
Cacheu RegionCacheu RegionCacheu is a region in western Guinea-Bissau, on the border with Senegal. It has an area of 5,175 km2 and a population estimated in 2004 at 164,676. Its capital is Cacheu.Cacheu is divided into 6 administrative sectors:*Bigene*Bula*Cacheu*Caió...
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- BigeneBigeneBigene is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- BulaBula (Guinea-Bissau)Bula is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- CacheuCacheuCacheu is a town in north western Guinea-Bissau, lying on the Cacheu River. Population 9,849 .-History and landmarks:The town of Cacheu is situated in territory of the Papel people....
- CaioCaio (Guinea-Bissau)Caio is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- CanghungoCanghungoCanghungo is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- São DomingosSao Domingos (Guinea-Bissau)São Domingos is a Sector in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. The sector contains the only border checkpoint between Guinea-Bissau and Senegal. Mpack, Senegal is on the Senegal side of the border.-Notes:...
Gabú RegionGabú RegionGabú region is the eastern-most region in Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Gabú. The region borders Senegal to the north, Guinea to the east and south and the Guinea-Bissau regions of Tombali and Bafatá to the east. It covers an area of 9,150 km2, making it the largest of Guinea-Bissau's...
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- BoeBoe, Guinea-BissauBoe is a settlement in the southeastern region of Guinea-Bissau. In this location the independence of Guinea-Bissau was declared on September 24, 1973...
- GabúGabúGabú is the largest town in eastern Guinea-Bissau and capital of the Gabú Region. Population 14,336 .The town is known for its Fula population and dominant Muslim religion. It was originally the centre of the Kaabu empire until the Fouta Djallon came to dominate it in the nineteenth century. Gabú...
- PichePichePiche is a Sector in the Gabú Region of Guinea-Bissau.Piche is also a common last name. It is french for "pitch"....
- PiradaPiradaPirada is a Sector in the Gabú Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- SoncaoSoncaoSoncao is a Sector in the Gabú Region of Guinea-Bissau....
Oio RegionOio RegionOio is a region in Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Farim. Other major cities and towns include Nhacra, Mansoa, Bissorã and Cumeré. The region borders Senegal to the north, the Guinea-Bissau regions of Bafatá, Bissau and Biombo to the east, the Rio Geba/Guinea-Bissau region of Quinara to the south and...
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- BissorãBissorãBissorã is a town located in the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau.Population 11,964 .-History:After the abrupt independence from Portugal in 1974 due to the Lisbon's Carnation Revolution, many of the Guinean black soldiers that served in the Portuguese Army and who had fought against the independence...
- FarimFarimFarim is a town of northern Guinea-Bissau. It sits on the north bank of the Farim/Cacheu River, about 135 miles up the river from Cacheu. Population 6,405 .-History:...
- MansabaMansabaMansaba is a Sector in the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- MansoaMansôaMansôa is a town located in the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau. Population 7,376 .-References:...
- NhacraNhacraNhacra is a town in the Oio Region of Guinea-Bissau....
Quinara RegionQuinara RegionQuinara is a region in central Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Buba.Quinara is divided into 4 sectors:*Buba*Empada*Fulacunda*TiteSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau*Sectors of Guinea-Bissau...
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- BubaBubaBuba is the largest city in southern Guinea-Bissau, lying on the Rio Grande de Buba, near the Contanhez National Park. Population 6,815 .It is also a seaport and is the capital of the Quinara Region...
- Empada
- FulacundaFulacundaFulacunda is a town located in the Quinara Region of Guinea-Bissau.Population 1,311 ....
- TiteTiteTite may refer to:People:*Tite Curet Alonso , Puerto Rican composer of salsa songs*Tite Kubo , Japanese manga artist*Tite Margwelaschwili, Georgian philosopher and writer...
Tombali RegionTombali RegionTombali is a region in southern Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Catió.Tombali is divided into 4 sectors:*Bedanda*Cacine*Catio*QueboSee also:*Regions of Guinea-Bissau*Sectors of Guinea-Bissau...
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- BedandaBedandaBedanda is a Sector in the Tombali Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- CacineCacineCacine is a Sector in the Tombali Region of Guinea-Bissau....
- CatioCatióCatió is a city in south eastern Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Tombali Region.Population 9,217 .Catio, along with Canjadude and other camps were besieged by the Portuguese in 1973....
- QueboQueboQuebo is a town located in the Tombali Region of Guinea-Bissau. Population 6,195 ....