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Cacheu
Place in Cacheu Region, Guinea-Bissau / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cacheu is a town in northwestern Guinea-Bissau lying on the Cacheu River, capital of the eponymous region. Its population was estimated to be 9,849 as of 2008[update].[1]
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Cacheu | |
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![]() Fortress of Cacheu | |
Coordinates: 12°16′14″N 16°09′57″W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Cacheu Region |
Captaincy founded and fort built | 1588 |
Incorporated (town) | 1605 |
Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
Population (2009 census) | |
• Total | 9,882 |
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