Bangué

Bangué
Satellite image of Bangué
Bangué
Geography
LocationMozambique
Coordinates22°2′35″S 35°27′23″E / 22.04306°S 35.45639°E / -22.04306; 35.45639
ArchipelagoBazaruto
Area5 ha (12 acres)
Demographics
PopulationNo permanent inhabitants

Bangué (Portuguese pronunciation: [bɐ̃ˈɡɛ]) is a small sandy barrier island in the Bazaruto Archipelago of southern Mozambique, situated between Magaruque Island and the São Sebastião Peninsula to the south. Formed through wave action later than the other islands of the archipelago, it is a largely barren dune island with limited vegetation and no permanent inhabitants. It is occasionally visited by local fishermen and various seabirds. The islet is part of Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, and its surrounding waters form a vital habitat for dugong and sea turtles.