Pecixe
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 11°50′00″N 16°05′00″W / 11.8333°N 16.0833°W |
| Area | 167 km2 (64 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Cacheu Region |
| Sector | Caió |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3,207 (2009) |
Pecixe is a coastal island in Guinea-Bissau, belonging to the Cacheu Region and the Caió sector. Its area is 167 km2. The island has a population of 3,207 (2009 census); the most populous village is Cassaca. The language of the island is reported to be Mandjak, a language of Guinea-Bissau with over 72,000 speakers altogether. Jeta island lies to the west. It is 3 km off the mainland, about 50 km west of the capital city Bissau.