Orango
Island in the Bijagós Archipelago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about an island off the African coast. For unfinished opera by Shostakovich, see Orango (opera).
Orango is one of the Bijagós Islands, located 60 kilometres (30 nautical miles)[2] off the coast of mainland Guinea-Bissau. At 272.5 km2 (105+1⁄4 sq mi), it is the largest island in the archipelago.[3] The island has a population of 1,250 (2009 census); the largest village is Eticoga.[1] With the neighbouring islands Imbone, Canongo, Meneque and Orangozinho, it forms the Orango National Park. It belongs to the Uno Sector.
Quick Facts Native name: Orango, Geography ...
Native name: Orango | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 11.12°N 16.13°W / 11.12; -16.13 |
Archipelago | Bijagós Archipelago |
Area | 272.5 km2 (105.2 sq mi) |
Length | 22.5 km (13.98 mi) |
Width | 22.5 km (13.98 mi) |
Administration | |
Guinea-Bissau | |
Region | Bolama |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,250 (2009)[1] |
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Orango is known for its saltwater hippopotamuses.[4] It was the seat of Okinka Pampa until her death in 1930.[5]