Islands in Guinea-Bissau map & data
There are 11 islands mapped in Guinea-Bissau, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Bolama (6), Quinara (2) and Bissau (1) - Bolama alone holds 55% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Ilha da Flecha, Ilha João Vieira and Ilha dos Mosquitos.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bolama | 6 | 55% |
| Quinara | 2 | 18% |
| Bissau | 1 | 9.1% |
| Biombo | 1 | 9.1% |
| Cacheu | 1 | 9.1% |
Notable islands in Guinea-Bissau
- Ilha da FlechaBiombo
- Ilha João VieiraBolama
- Ilha dos MosquitosCacheu
- Ilha das AreiasQuinara
- Ilhéu dos PássarosBissau
- PoilãoBolama
- Ilhéu das PalmeirasQuinara
- Ilha dos CavalosBolama
- Ilheu do MeioBolama
- Ilhéu da CabaceiraBolama
- Ilhéu de ManassaBolama
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Guinea-Bissau?
This layer holds 11 islands in Guinea-Bissau, the most of them in Bolama. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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