Bafatá
town in Guinea-Bissau
Bafatá is a town in central Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Bafatá Region. In 2008, 22,501 people lived there.
Bafatá | |
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Coordinates: 12°10′19″N 14°39′27″W / 12.17194°N 14.65750°W | |
Country | Guinea-Bissau |
Admin. Region | Bafatá Region |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2008) | |
• Total | 22,501 |
The town is known as the birthplace of Amílcar Cabral. It is noted for its brickmaking.