Roxa
Satellite view | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 11°14′40″N 15°43′25″W / 11.24441°N 15.72349°W |
| Archipelago | Bissagos Islands |
| Area | 111 km2 (43 sq mi) |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) |
| Width | 11 km (6.8 mi) |
| Administration | |
Guinea-Bissau | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2,478 (2009) |
Roxa or Canhabaque is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the Bolama Region and Bubaque sector. Its area is 111 square kilometres (43 sq mi); it is 20 kilometres (12 mi) long and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) wide. The island has a population of 2,478 (2009 census), divided among the villages Ambuduco, Ampucute, Ancanhozinho, Indenazinho, Ancaguine, Ancatipe, Angaura, Indena Grande, Ga-Cote, Inore, Ambena, Bine, Inhoda, Idjoue, Eboco, Meneque, Ancanam, Anghudjiga, Anghumba and Antchurupe. There is a lighthouse on the east side of the island, its focal height is 26 m (85 ft).