It is a coastal region covered with Mangrove swamps, rain forest and tangled forest and receives an annual rainfall of more than 1,000 mm (39 in) As of 2009, the total population of the region was 185,053, with the urban population being 40,051 and rural being 145,002.

Guinea-Bissau got independence from Portugal on 24 September 1973 after wars and diplomatic political actions under the Partido Africano da Independência de Cabo Verde (PAICV), while Portugal accepted the independence of Cape Verde on 5 July 1975.

While international funds came pouring in for the economic development of the nation, the party was accused of misusing power in authoritarian manner.

The Military Committee appointed two civilians as interim President and Prime Minister.

Elections were held for a five year term on 24 July 2005 with a multi party representation.

The latest elections were held during April 2014 with 13 Presidential candidates and representation from 15 parties.

[4] Jose Mario Vaz and his party, won the Presidential and parliamentary elections against the military backed Nuno Gomes Nabiam.

The average number of household in the region is 8.0 and the density of the population is 35.8 sq.

The intercensal rate of average annual growth (adjusted data) is 1.51 per cent.

As of 2011, the total population which was active constitutes 60 per cent nationwide indicating there are lot of employed people.

[8] Bolanhas are rice polders amidst the mangroves along sea arms (creeks) intruding the coastal area of Guinea Bissau.

Over decades, farmers have been able to improve the soils by continuous drainage during the rainy season.