It is part of the sector of Bubaque.

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 over 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).

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