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Cabo Verde Cities

Explore the urban centers that shaped Cabo Verde's history

Capital Major City

Praia

159,050
1615
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Capital and largest city of Cabo Verde, located on Santiago Island.

Major City

Mindelo

76,000
1795
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Second largest city, major port on São Vicente Island, cultural capital.

Espargos

24,000
1935
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Main city on Sal Island, near the international airport.

Porto Novo

18,000
18
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Main town on Santo Antão Island, known for agriculture and hiking.

Santa Maria

15,000
18
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Main tourist resort on Sal Island, known for its beaches and water sports.

Assomada

12,000
18
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Important agricultural center in the interior of Santiago Island.

Pedra Badejo

9,000
18
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Coastal town on Santiago Island, known for fishing.

São Filipe

8,000
18
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Capital of Fogo Island, known for its volcano and wine production.

Vila do Tarrafal

6,000
18
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Coastal town on Santiago Island, known for its beaches.

Mosteiros

4,000
18
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Town on Fogo Island, agricultural area near the volcano.

Vila do Maio

3,000
18
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Capital of Maio Island, known for its beaches and salt production.

Picos

3,000
18
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Mountain town on Santiago Island, highest settlement.

Vila Nova Sintra

2,000
18
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Capital of Brava Island, known for its flowers and agriculture.

Vila do Ribeira Brava

2,000
18
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Capital of São Nicolau Island, known for its colonial architecture.

Palmeira

2,000
18
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Port town on Sal Island, important for fishing and salt export.

Ribeira Grande

2,000
18
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Town on Santo Antão Island, known for its agricultural valley.

Nova Sintra

1,500
18
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Small town on Brava Island, known for its flowers.

Cidade Velha

1,200
1462
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UNESCO World Heritage site, first European settlement in the tropics.

Preguiça

1,000
18
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Small town on São Nicolau Island, near the airport.

Calheta de São Miguel

1,000
18
0 events

Small town on Santiago Island, agricultural area.