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.- Also known as“Cacheu”“Cacheu Sector”
- Location
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Latitude
12.1667° or 12° 10′ north
Longitude
-16.1667° or 16° 10′ west
Open location code
7C455R8M+M8
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