Bafatá

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bafatá
Bafatá (Guinee-Bissau  )
Bafatá
Bafatá
Location in Guinea-Bissau
Coordinates: 12°10′19″N 14°39′27″W / 12.17194, -14.6575
Country Guinea-Bissau
Admin. Region Bafatá Region
District
Government
 - Mayor

Bafatá is a town in central Guinea-Bissau, known as the birthplace of Amílcar Cabral. It lies in an area known for its wildlife, including monkeys. Bafatá’s main industry is brickmaking. It is the capital of Bafatá Region as well as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bafatá.

[edit] References