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Guinea-Bissau - Cacheu
Location of the Cacheu Region in Guinea-Bissau

Cacheu is a region located in the western part of Guinea-Bissau, a country in West Africa. It shares a border with Senegal. The main city and capital of this region is also called Cacheu.

In 2009, about 192,508 people lived in the Cacheu region. It covers an area of about 5,174.9 square kilometers (1,998.0 square miles).

What are the Areas within Cacheu?

The Cacheu region is divided into several smaller areas called sectors. These sectors help organize the region. The capital city, Cacheu, is one of these sectors.

  • Bigene
  • Bula
  • Cacheu (the capital city)
  • Caió
  • Canghungo
  • São Domingos


Images for kids

  • Cacheu statues in fortress

    Cacheu Statues

  • Cacheu sectors

    Sectors of Cacheu

  • Rio Farim-Cacheu, São Vicente, Guinea-Bissau (9087168099)

    The Cacheu river, near São Vicente

  • Map of rice polders

    Map showing mangroves and rice fields (bolanhas)

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