Port of Farim

GWFAR🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau

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About Port of Farim

Farim is a historic port established in 1641, located on the north bank of the Farim/Cacheu River in northern Guinea-Bissau. It serves as an inland river port, situated approximately 215 km upstream from Cacheu.

Background
Farim is a town of northern Guinea-Bissau. It sits on the north bank of the Farim/Cacheu River, about 215 km up the river from Cacheu. Population 8,661.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Region

Latitude
12.4833°
Longitude
-15.2167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11287494 →
Wikidata
Q1022984 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1641

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Farim is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bissau Catedral Lighthouse at 43.1 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Ilhéu Dos Pássaros (45.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Farim on?

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The Port of Farim 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 Farim?

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You can track vessels near Farim (GWFAR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Farim?

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The Port of Farim is a port in GW. Its UN/LOCODE is GWFAR — 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 GWFAR 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 Farim?

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The Port of Farim 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.