Above Ziguinchor, the river is only frequented by lighters. Goudoump lies 25 miles upstream and is an important fishing center. Sedihou, situated 50 miles upstream of Ziguinchor, is a large commercial center. Estuary of the Rio Cacheu (Cacheu) (12°05'N., 16°30'W.) World Port Index No. 45835 11.18 The estuary of the Rio Cacheu (Cacheo River) lies E of the meridian of Cap Roxo (12°20'N., 16°43'W.) and N of Ilheu de Caio (Ilhas Caio), 38 miles SE. The shores of the estuary are low and difficult to identify. The estuary is encum bered with dangerous banks and shoals which are subject to frequent changes in depth and shape. Cacheu and Farim are situated 11 and 90 miles, respectively, above the river mouth.

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