Central Africa
Angola
Bengo Province

Ilha Cajú

Ilha Cajú is an island in , . Ilha Cajú is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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  • Type: Island
  • Description: island in Bengo Province, Angola
  • Also known as: “Ilha Caju”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Muxima Fortress.

Fort
Photo: Virgilio Pena da Costa, Public domain.
The Fortress of Muxima, built of stone and mortar in 1599, is situated in the of next to the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Muxima.

Village
is a town and commune in the municipality of , Icolo e Bengo Province, Angola. The village, located by Kwanza river, was occupied in 1589 by the Portuguese who erected a church and a fortress in 1599.

Ilha Cajú

Latitude
-9.53392° or 9° 32′ 2″ south
Longitude
13.98509° or 13° 59′ 6″ east
Elevation
13 metres (43 feet)
Open location code
6F2MFX8P+C2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 79599241
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­heath
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­island
Geo­Names ID
7782881
Wiki­data ID
Q21430598
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Satellite Map

Discover Ilha Cajú from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Ilha Cajú” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Ilha Cajú”
  • Swedish: “Ilha Cajú”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Cassanga and Vila da Muxima.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Paróquia Imaculada Conceição da Muxima and Ilha Holongo.

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