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BolamaGuinea-Bissau
City Overview of Bolama
Population
10,769
Area
3,341 km²
Density
3 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Distance to Coast
0 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Bolama
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Climate & Weather in Bolama
Bolama has a tropical Aw climate (Köppen-Geiger classification), characterized by a distinct rainy season in summer and a dry season in winter. Average annual temperatures range from 25°C to 27°C, with May as the hottest month (29°C) and January as the coldest (25°C), and annual rainfall between 1500–2500 mm in the coastal sub-Guinean zone.
Summer Average
28°C
Winter Average
25°C
Climate Type
Tropical Monsoon
Rainy Days
110
Sunny Days
255
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
26-29°C
Spring is the hottest part of the year, with temperatures rising steadily toward the peak in May. Rainfall remains low as the dry season continues into early May.
Very Low rainfall
Summer
June - August
27-29°C
Summer marks the onset of the rainy season, with heavy rainfall in July, August, and September. Temperatures are warm but moderated by frequent cloud cover and precipitation.
Very High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
26-28°C
Autumn sees a gradual decline in rainfall as the rainy season ends in early November. Temperatures remain warm, and humidity begins to decrease.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
25-27°C
Winter is the dry season, with clear skies, low rainfall, and dominant Northeasterly winds including the Harmattan. Temperatures are mild, with January being the coldest month.
Very Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Bolama
Considering Bolama means embracing a unique, deeply local island life, far removed from typical expat bubbles. It's ideal for those seeking genuine immersion and a quieter pace, where connecting directly with the local culture is paramount.
While safety and basic healthcare access are generally reliable, be prepared for a more self-sufficient approach, as a large international community isn't a feature. Public transport offers reasonable mobility, but the real appeal lies in forging your own path in this historic setting, rather than relying on established expat networks.
Vorteile
Bolama
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Nachteile
Bolama
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Sicherheit & Schutz in Bolama
Gesamtsicherheitsscore
Beinhaltet Resilienz- und Umweltfaktoren
Mäßig
55
/100
Guinea-Bissau Durchschn.
55
Africa Durchschn.
53
Weltdurchschnitt
56
Kriminalität & Sicherheitskennzahlen
Thermometer compares Bolama to Guinea-Bissau averages using different marker styles.Vergleich:
Bolama
Guinea-Bissau Average
Keine stadtspezifischen Daten verfügbar — es werden stattdessen Landesdurchschnittswerte für Guinea-Bissau angezeigt.
Sicherheitsindex
0510
Niedrig
Schutz vor Kriminalität
0510
Besorgniserregend
Sicher alleine (Tag)
0510
Mäßig
Sicher alleine (Nacht)
0510
Niedrig
Schutz vor Gewalt
0510
Besorgniserregend
Schutz vor Eigentumsdelikten
0510
Mäßig
Umwelt- und Naturgefahrenrisiken
Resilienzwert: 87/100
Keine Daten für Bolama — Gefahrenindikatoren aus der Nähe von Ziguinchor (~141 km) werden angezeigt.
