# Bubaque

> human settlement

**Wikidata**: [Q997407](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q997407)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubaque)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bubaque

## Summary
Bubaque is a city and island located in Guinea-Bissau, serving as part of the Bijagós Islands archipelago. It has a population of 4,484 as of the 2009 census and is situated in the Atlantic Ocean. The island spans 70 square kilometres, with a length of 13.6 km and a width of 8 km.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: City and island.  
- **Country**: Guinea-Bissau.  
- **Part of**: Bijagós Islands.  
- **Population**: 4,484 (2009 census); historical count of 6,422.  
- **Area**: 70 km².  
- **Dimensions**: 13.6 km (length), 8 km (width).  
- **Elevation**: 0 metres above sea level.  
- **Coordinates**: 11.283333° N, 15.833333° W.  
- **Timezone**: UTC−01:00.  
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 236062593, GeoNames ID 2374583, GND ID 4315113-9, OpenStreetMap relation ID 1360046.  
- **Aliases**: ブバック島 (Japanese), ブバック, ブバケ島.  
- **Related Images**: Port de Bubaque (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bubaque_port.jpg).  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: 24 languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.  

## FAQs
- **Where is Bubaque located?**  
  Bubaque is an island and city in Guinea-Bissau, part of the Bijagós Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.  

- **What are Bubaque’s key geographical features?**  
  The island spans 70 km², with a length of 13.6 km, width of 8 km, and elevation at sea level.  

- **How is Bubaque administratively classified?**  
  It is classified as both a city and an island, with a population of 4,484 recorded in the 2009 census.  

- **What notable identifiers or databases reference Bubaque?**  
  It has identifiers in VIAF, GeoNames, GND, and OpenStreetMap, among others, reflecting its recognition in academic and geographic databases.  

## Why It Matters
Bubaque holds significance as the largest island in the Bijagós Archipelago, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, contributing to regional biodiversity conservation. As a city, it serves as an administrative and cultural hub for the surrounding islands, supporting both local communities and ecological research initiatives. Its unique dual status as a city-island underscores its role in Guinea-Bissau’s maritime and environmental heritage.

## Notable For
- Largest island in the Bijagós Archipelago.  
- Dual classification as both a city and an island.  
- Population of 4,484 (2009 census), with historical records showing 6,422 residents.  
- Part of a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.  
- Zero elevation above sea level, emphasizing its low-lying coastal geography.  

## Body

### Geography and Location  
Bubaque is situated at coordinates 11.283333° N, 15.833333° W, within the Bijagós Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The island covers 70 km², with a length of 13.6 km and a width of 8 km. Its elevation is 0 metres above sea level, characteristic of low-lying coastal regions.  

### Administration and Demographics  
As of the 2009 census, Bubaque’s population is 4,484, down from a historical count of 6,422. It is governed under Guinea-Bissau and operates in the UTC−01:00 timezone. The city-island serves as a local administrative center within the Bijagós Archipelago.  

### Classifications and Identifiers  
Bubaque is classified as both a **city** and an **island**, with sitelinks in 24 languages on Wikipedia. It holds multiple international identifiers, including:  
- VIAF ID: 236062593  
- GeoNames ID: 2374583  
- GND ID: 4315113-9  
- OpenStreetMap relation ID: 1360046  
- Yale LUX ID: place/1be67bf2-c0ed-4bec-b88a-880c89956e71  

### Cultural and Environmental Significance  
As part of the Bijagós Islands, Bubaque is integral to a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve, promoting sustainable development and conservation. Its port (documented in the image “Port de Bubaque”) highlights its role in regional maritime activity. The island’s aliases in Japanese (ブバック島, ブバック, ブバケ島) reflect its global cultural recognition.  

### Related Entities and Data  
- **Part of**: Bijagós Islands.  
- **Located in/on physical feature**: Bijagós Islands.  
- **Bordering body of water**: Atlantic Ocean.  
- **Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bubaque_port.jpg (Port de Bubaque).  
- **References**: Data sourced from Wikidata, academic repositories, and geographic databases (e.g., GeoNames, VIAF).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Integrated Authority File
3. [Source](https://github.com/JohnMarkOckerbloom/ftl/blob/master/data/wikimap)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. [Guinea-Bissau. Cities & Urban Localities.. Citypopulation.de](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/guineabissau/cities/?cityid=34023)
6. GeoNames
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
8. museum-digital