Elia Island (Portuguese: Ilha de Elia) is an island in Guinea-Bissau. It is located on the right bank of the Cacheu River close to its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean. The islands's western end lies east of the confluence with the Elia River with Ongueringao Island on the other bank.[1] Its maximum elevation is 5 m and its length 10.5 km[2]

Elia Island
Elia Island is located in Guinea-Bissau
Elia Island
Elia Island
Location
Geography
LocationCacheu River
Coordinates12°14′23″N 16°18′18″W / 12.2397°N 16.305°W / 12.2397; -16.305
Length10.5 km (6.52 mi)
Width4.2 km (2.61 mi)
Highest elevation5 m (16 ft)
Administration
RegionCacheu Region
SectorSão Domingos

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