Orango National Park

The Orango National Park (Portuguese: Parque Nacional de Orango) is a protected area in Guinea-Bissau. It was established in December 2000.[1] The park has an area of 1,582 km2 (611 sq mi), which is partly marine.[2] It covers the southern part of the Bissagos Archipelago, notably the islands Orango, Orangozinho, Meneque, Canogo and Imbone, and the surrounding sea. The marine area does not exceed 30 m (100 ft) depth.[1] The park is administered by: Instituto da Biodiversidade e das Áreas Protegidas da Guiné-Bissau (Biodiversity Institute and Protected Areas of Guinea-Bissau). About 160 km2 (60 sq mi) of the park is covered by mangroves. It plays a crucial role for the reproduction of molluscs, fish and sea turtles.[1]

Orango National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
A section of Orango Island with wetlands including swamps mangroves and the rainforest
Area1,582 km2 (611 sq mi)
Created1 December 2000

References
  1. Quadro nacional da biotecnologia e biosegurança da Guiné-Bissau, March 2008, p. 33
  2. World Database on Protected Areas



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