Vila do Ibo

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Vila do Ibo
Vila do Ibo (Mozambique)
Vila do Ibo
Vila do Ibo
Coordinates 12 ° 21 ′  S , 40 ° 35 ′  E Coordinates: 12 ° 21 ′  S , 40 ° 35 ′  E
Basic data
Country Mozambique

province

Cabo Delgado
District Ibo
Residents 3054 (1997)
Santo António do Ibo fortress
Santo António do Ibo fortress

Vila do Ibo is a place in Mozambique's northeastern province of Cabo Delgado .

geography

Vila do Ibo is located in the Ibo district on the island of Ibo .

population

Ibo has 3,054 inhabitants (1997 census).

tourism

The main attraction is the São João Fort , which served as a prison in the last few years before independence. There are also two smaller, younger forts and a Catholic church, which is no longer in use. There are two hotels and a small airport (Airport code IBO) on the island.