João Vieira (island)
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João Vieira is an island in the Bijagós Archipelago of Guinea-Bissau. Its population is 6 (2009 census).[1] It is part of the João Vieira and Poilão Marine National Park.[2] It lies 11 nmi (20 km) north-northeast of the island Poilão.[3] Other nearby islands are Meio and Cavalos. The islands are important nesting grounds for sea turtles.[2] Administratively João Vieira belongs to the Bubaque sector in the Bolama region. It is located south of Roxa Island and northeast of Cavalos and Meio.
  Location in Guinea-Bissau | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 11°02′N 15°38′W |
| Archipelago | Bijagós Islands |
| Administration | |
Guinea-Bissau | |
| Bolama Region | |
| Bubaque | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 6 [1] |
