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Port of Bubaque

GWBQE🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau

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About Port of Bubaque

Bubaque is a port located on the Bijagós Islands of Guinea-Bissau. It serves as a local hub for maritime activity within the archipelago.

Background
Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, and is also the name of its main town. The island has a population of 6,427, while the town of Bubaque has a population of 4,299. The area of the island is 75 km2, it is 13.6 km long and 8 km wide. Administratively, it is part of Bubaque sector, Bolama Region.

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Elevation
8m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11287490 →
Wikidata
Q997407 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GWBQE
Country
🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Africa
Latitude
11.2996°
Longitude
-15.8269°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bubaque?

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The approach to Bubaque is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ilha Roxa Lighthouse at 10.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Ponta Colónia (26.5 NM NE), Ponta Biombo (27.1 NM NNW), Ilhéu Dos Pássaros (34.3 NM NNE), Bissau Catedral (36.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bubaque on?

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The Port of Bubaque is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in GW. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bubaque?

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You can track vessels near Bubaque (GWBQE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GWBQE on the live map.

Where is the Port of Bubaque?

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The Port of Bubaque is a port in GW. Its UN/LOCODE is GWBQE — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GWBQE mean?

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The first two characters, GW, are the ISO country code for GW. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bubaque?

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The Port of Bubaque operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.