Bubaque is one of the Bijagós Islands in Guinea-Bissau, covering 75 km² with a population of 6,427 (2009 census). It serves as the administrative and transport hub of the archipelago, with a small airport and a weekly ferry connection to Bissau. The island is heavily forested and home to diverse wildlife, as well as the headquarters of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a local museum. Most travel within the island is by motorbike or on foot.