Gabú Region
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Coordinates: 12°10′N 14°10′W / 12.167°N 14.167°W
| Gabú | |
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| Region | |
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| Country | Guinea-Bissau |
| Seat | Gabú |
| Sectors | Boé, Gabú, Piche, Pirada, Sonaco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9,150.0 km2 (3,532.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 census) | |
| • Total | 215,530 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (61/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | GW-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
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