Porto Novo, Cape Verde (municipality)

municipality on the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde

Porto Novo is a municipality in Cape Verde. It is on the island of Santo Antão. Its capital city is also named Porto Novo.

Porto Novo
Municipality
Location of Porto Novo
Coordinates: 17°02′N 25°10′W / 17.04°N 25.16°W / 17.04; -25.16
CountryCape Verde
IslandSanto Antão
Area
 • Total564.3 km2 (217.9 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total18,028
 • Density32/km2 (83/sq mi)
ID13

Its highest point is Tope de Coroa, elevation 1,979 metres (6,493 feet).

The municipality has 2 civil parishes:

References

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  1. "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.