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Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau
Cacheu · Guinea-Bissau
Cacheu is a small city in Cacheu, Guinea-Bissau with a population of 10,490. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cacheu
Cacheu is a town in northwestern Guinea-Bissau lying on the Cacheu River, capital of the eponymous region. Its population was estimated to be 9,849 as of 2008.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,490 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.2744°, -16.1653° |
| Timezone | Africa/Bissau |
| Country | 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau |
| State / Province | Cacheu |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,452 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cacheu
Cacheu is a small city in Guinea-Bissau (Cacheu) with a population of 10,490. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Bissau.
Climate in Cacheu
Cacheu has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1373 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Guinea-Bissau avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 514.4 sq mi (1,332.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2744°N, 16.1653°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bissau |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in |
Cacheu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.8") and January the driest (0.0").
Museums in Cacheu
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial da Escravatura e do Tráfico Negreiro de Cacheu |
Farmers Markets in Cacheu
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Cacheu |
Hotels in Cacheu
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cacheu
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cacheu
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cacheu
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | OXB | Large Airport |
| Cap Skirring Airport | CSK | Medium Airport |
| Ziguinchor Airport | ZIG | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cacheu
What is the population of Cacheu?
Cacheu has a population of 10,490 residents and is located in Guinea-Bissau. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 514.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cacheu?
Cacheu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.