Bioko
Northern island of Equatorial Guinea, Central Africa
Bioko is an island 32 km (20 mi) off the west coast of Africa. It is the northernmost part of Equatorial Guinea. It is in the Bight of Bonny part of the Gulf of Guinea.
Native name: Ëtulá Ëria | |
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 Map of Bioko | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Gulf of Guinea |
| Coordinates | 3°30′N 8°42′E / 3.500°N 8.700°E |
| Area | 2,017 km2 (779 sq mi) |
| Length | 70 km (43 mi) |
| Width | 32 km (19.9 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3,012 m (9882 ft) |
| Highest point | Pico Basile |
| Administration | |
Equatorial Guinea | |
| Largest settlement | Malabo (pop. 155,963 (2005 estimate)[source?]) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 334,463 (2015 Census (preliminary)) |
| Pop. density | 165.8/km2 (429.4/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Bubi (58%), Fang (16%), Fernandino (12%), Igbo (7%) (2002)[1] |
Bioko has a total area of 2,017 km2 (779 sq mi). It is 70 km (43 mi) long and about 32 km (20 mi) across. Its highest peak is Pico Basile at 3,012 m (9,882 ft).
References
change- ↑ Minahan, James (2002). Encyclopedia of the Stateless Nations: A-C. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 330. ISBN 0313321094.
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