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Cacheu
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As early as the 16th century, this was the first Portuguese trading post in the region, later becoming a major center for the slave trade, as evidenced by an old fort. The surrounding mangrove is a designated natural park.
Overview of Cacheu
As early as the 16th century, this was the first Portuguese trading post in the region, later becoming a major center for the slave trade, as evidenced by an old fort. The surrounding mangrove is a designated natural park.
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- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Population: 9,882 inhabitants (2011).
- Area:
- Altitude: 44 m.
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