São Vicente, Cape Verde
São Vicente is an island of Cape Verde. It is in the Barlavento Islands group. São Vicente was discovered by the Portuguese discoverer Diogo Afonso on 22 January 1462.
| Sobriquet: Ilha do Porto Grande (island of Porto Grande) | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°51′N 24°58′W / 16.850°N 24.967°WCoordinates: 16°51′N 24°58′W / 16.850°N 24.967°W |
| Area | 226.7 km2 (87.5 sq mi) |
| Length | 24.3 km (15.1 mi) |
| Width | 16.3 km (10.1 mi) |
| Elevation | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Country | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 81,014 |
| Density | 357/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www |
92% of the island population lives in the urban area of Mindelo.[1] It is on the Porto Grande Bay. Mindelo is the capital city of the municipality.
São Vicente has a hot and dry climate. The average annual temperature in Mindelo is 23.6 °C (74 °F).
São Vicente, Cape Verde Media
- Old postcard SaoVicente1.jpg
Mindelo in the early 20th century
- Cabo 2010 Monte Cara.jpg
View of Downtown Mindelo, Baía do Porto Grande and Monte Cara
- Ilheu dos Passaros.jpg
Landscape view of Ilhéu dos Pássaros, Cape Verde
