Roxa

This article is about the Guinea-Bissau island. For the Venetian town, see Roxà.

Not to be confused with Roxas.

Roxa^[2][3] or Canhabaque^[1] is an island in the Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the Bolama Region and Bubaque sector. Its area is 111 square kilometres (43 sq mi);^[3] it is 20 kilometres (12 mi) long and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) wide. The island has a population of 2,478 (2009 census), divided among the villages Ambuduco, Ampucute, Ancanhozinho, Indenazinho, Ancaguine, Ancatipe, Angaura, Indena Grande, Ga-Cote, Inore, Ambena, Bine, Inhoda, Idjoue, Eboco, Meneque, Ancanam, Anghudjiga, Anghumba and Antchurupe.^[1] There is a lighthouse on the east side of the island,^[2] its focal height is 26 m (85 ft).^[4]

Roxa
(Canhabaque)

Satellite view
Roxa (Canhabaque)
Geography
Location	Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates	11.24441°N 15.72349°W / 11.24441; -15.72349
Archipelago	Bissagos Islands
Area	111 km2 (43 sq mi)
Length	20 km (12 mi)
Width	11 km (6.8 mi)
Administration
Guinea-Bissau
Demographics
Population	2,478 (2009)[1]