Gabu Region

Coordinates: 12°10′N 14°10′W / 12.167°N 14.167°W / 12.167; -14.167
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12°10′N 14°10′W / 12.167°N 14.167°W / 12.167; -14.167

Gabú
Gabú Region
Gabú Region
CountryGuinea-Bissau
SeatGabú
SectorsBoé, Gabú, Piche, Pirada, Sonaco
Area
 • Total9,150.0 km2 (3,532.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2009 census)
 • Total215,530
 • Density24/km2 (61/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeGW-GA

Gabú region is the eastern-most region in Guinea-Bissau. Its capital is Gabú. The region borders Senegal to the north, Guinea to the east and south and the Guinea-Bissau regions of Tombali and Bafatá to the east. It covers an area of 9,150 km2, making it the largest of Guinea-Bissau's administrative regions. The population was estimated at 178,318 in 2004. The Corubal River flows through the south of the region.

Sectors of Gabu

Gabu is divided into 5 sectors:

See also