Bafatá

Bafatá is a town in central Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Bafatá Region. In 2008, 22,501 people lived there.

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Coordinates: 12°10′19″N 14°39′27″W / 12.17194°N 14.65750°W / 12.17194; -14.65750Coordinates: 12°10′19″N 14°39′27″W / 12.17194°N 14.65750°W / 12.17194; -14.65750
CountryFlag of Guinea-Bissau.svg Guinea-Bissau
Admin. RegionBafatá Region
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total22,501

The town is known as the birthplace of Amílcar Cabral. It is noted for its brickmaking.


Bafatá Media