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Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau

Bolama · Guinea-Bissau

Bubaque is a small city in Bolama, Guinea-Bissau with a population of 9,244. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,244 Population 342/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
86.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Bissau Timezone

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About Bubaque

Bubaque

Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. The island has a population of 6,427, while the town of Bubaque has a population of 4,299. The area of the island is 75 km2, it is 13.6 km long and 8 km wide. Administratively, it is part of Bubaque sector, Bolama Region.

People

Population9,244
Density342/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain86.9 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population9,244
Population Density342 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates11.2833°, -15.8333°
TimezoneAfrica/Bissau
Country🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
State / ProvinceBolama
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation86.9 inches (2,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bubaque

Bubaque is a small city in Guinea-Bissau (Bolama) with a population of 9,244. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bissau.

Bubaque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 86.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Guinea-Bissau avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates11.2833°N, 15.8333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bissau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.9"
129% above Guinea-Bissau avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 26.81"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 22.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 26.8 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 16.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Bubaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (26.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Bubaque

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Farmers Markets in Bubaque

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bubaque New Market
Covered Market
Fish Market

Hotels in Bubaque

20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angurman Ecologe
Bob Fishing Club
Casa Dora
Casa Dora
Chez Julio
Chez Titi
Cruz Pontes
Hotel Calypso
Hotel Chez Rita
Hotel Chez Rita
Hotel Lodge Ponta Anchaca
Hotel New Neguen
Hotel New Neguen
Kasa Africana
Kasa Afrikana
Lodge les Dauphins
Lodge les Dauphins
Mango Lodge
Saldomar B&Biosphere
Wefa Lodge

Restaurants in Bubaque

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Dalilann
Chez Malaika

Cafes in Bubaque

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baba na Baba
Spargueti

Clinics in Bubaque

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canhabaque Centro de Saude
Health Centre
Hospital Marcelino Banca
Soga Centro de Saude

Gas Stations in Bubaque

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ELTON
GW #983424537

Airports Near Bubaque

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Osvaldo Vieira International AirportOXBLarge Airport
Bubaque AirportBQESmall Airport
Cufar Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bubaque

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí MinhôNatural2025

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bubaque

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Bissau
Area
70.0 km² (27.0 mi²)

🇬🇼 About Guinea-Bissau

Capital Bissau
Population 1,874,309
Area 36,120 km²
GDP (USD) $2,127,688,181
GDP per capita $988
HDI 0.514
Life expectancy 64.1 years
Internet users 32.5%
Urban population 45.6%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Calling code +245
TLD .gw
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bubaque

Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô
Natural · inscribed 2025
The property includes a continuous series of coastal and marine ecosystems, corresponding to the marine and intertidal environments of the best-preserved areas of the Bijagós Archipelago in Guinea-Bissau. The Archipelago is the only active deltaic archipelago ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bubaque

What is the population of Bubaque?

Bubaque has a population of 9,244 residents and is located in Guinea-Bissau. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 27.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bubaque?

Bubaque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.9 inches.

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