Quinhamel | |
|---|---|
 Main street of Quinhamel | |
  Quinhamel Location in Guinea-Bissau | |
| Coordinates: 11°53′N15°51′W / 11.883°N 15.850°W | |
| Country |  Guinea-Bissau |
| Region | Biombo Region |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2008 est.) | |
| • Total | 2,887 |
Quinhamel is a city in Guinea-Bissau. It is the capital of Biombo Region. Population 2,887 (2008 est). [1]
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Coordinates: 11°53′N15°51′W / 11.883°N 15.850°W
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