Cacheu/Calequisse
Cacheu is a small city of 10,000 people in northwestern Guinea-Bissau. Notable buildings in Cacheu include the Portuguese-built 16th century fort, dating from the period when Cacheu was a centre for the slave trade.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Cacheu/Calequisse
- Also known as: “Cacheu” and “Cacheu Sector”
- Location: Cacheu region, Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
12.1667° or 12° 10′ northLongitude
-16.1667° or 16° 10′ westElevation
4 metres (13 feet)Open location code
7C455R8M+M8GeoNames ID
7909702
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