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Discover Ancano in Guinea-Bissau
Ancano in the region of Guinea-Bissau (general) is a town located in Guinea-Bissau - some 28 mi or ( 45 km ) South of Bissau , the country's capital .
Local time in Ancano is now 03:55 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Bissau " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Ziguinchor, Dakar, Sucuto, Salanca, and Pontia. When in this area, you might want to check out Ziguinchor . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Ancano ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Bolama
Bolama is the closest of the Bijagós Islands to the mainland of Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of the island's main town, the capital of the Bolama Region. Population 10,014 (2008 est). It is almost surrounded by mangrove swamps and is known for its cashew nuts. Although often visited by local people, the island was apparently uninhabited when British colonists settled it in 1792.
Located at 11.58 -15.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Bubaque Airport
Bubaque Airport is an airport serving the city of Bubaque, in Guinea-Bissau.
Located at 11.30 -15.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Bubaque
Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. Population 9,244 (2008 est). The island is known for its wildlife and is heavily forested. It is linked by ferry to Bissau and has an airstrip. It is also where the Unesco nature reserve headquarters is situated, as well as a museum. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:11|17|N|15|50|W|region:GW_type:city|| |primary |name= }}
Located at 11.28 -15.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
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