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Añisoc

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Añisoc (or Añisok)[1]: 194  is a town in Equatorial Guinea. It is located on the Equatoguinean mainland (Rio Muni), in Wele-Nzas Province.[2]: xviii, 4 

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Añisoc
Añisoc is located in Equatorial Guinea
Añisoc
Añisoc
Location within Equatorial Guinea
Coordinates: 1°51′N 10°46′E
Country Equatorial Guinea
ProvinceWele-Nzas
Population
 (2012[needs update])
 • Total
16,626
ClimateAm
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During the Spanish colonial period, it was known as Bimbiles. It was home to a prison under Francisco Macías Nguema, and many people in and around Añisoc were victims of Macías Nguema's oppressive rule.[3]: 8 

Añisoc had an estimated population of 12,705 in 2008 and a population of 16,626 in 2012.[needs update]

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