List of presidents of São Tomé and Príncipe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theDemocratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
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Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
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| Residence | Presidential Palace, São Tomé |
| Term length | Five years,
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of São Tomé and Príncipe (1975) |
| Formation | 12 July 1975 |
| First holder | Manuel Pinto da Costa |
| Salary | 60,830,000 dobras annually |
The President is the leader of São Tomé and Príncipe, an island country in Central Africa. This article tells you about the people who have been President since the country became independent in 1975. The first President was Manuel Pinto da Costa, who started his job on July 12, 1975. The current President is Carlos Vila Nova, who took office on October 2, 2021.
Presidential Term Limits
Since 2001, the President of São Tomé and Príncipe can only serve two terms. Each term lasts for five years. This rule is part of the country's Constitution. Miguel Trovoada was the first President for whom these term limits applied.
List of Presidents
Here is a list of all the people who have served as President of São Tomé and Príncipe. You can see their names, when they were in office, and which political party they belonged to.
- Political parties
Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe – Social Democratic Party (MLSTP–PSD) Democratic Convergence Party (PCD) Independent Democratic Action (ADI) Force for Change Democratic Movement – Liberal Party (MDFM–PL)
- Other groups
Military Independent
- Symbols
Denotes acting president
| No. | Portrait | Name (Born–Died) |
Elected | Time in Office | Political party | ||
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Manuel Pinto da Costa (born 1937) |
— | 12 July 1975 | 4 March 1991 | 15 years, 235 days | MLSTP–PSD |
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Leonel Mário d'Alva (born 1935) Acting president |
— | 4 March 1991 | 3 April 1991 | 30 days | PCD |
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Miguel Trovoada (born 1936) |
1991 | 3 April 1991 | 15 August 1995 | 4 years, 134 days | Independent (until 1994) ADI (from 1994) |
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Lieutenant Manuel Quintas de Almeida (1957–2006) Military Leader |
— | 15 August 1995 | 21 August 1995 | 8 days | Military |
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Miguel Trovoada (born 1936) |
1996 | 21 August 1995 | 3 September 2001 | 6 years, 19 days | ADI |
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Fradique de Menezes (born 1942) |
2001 | 3 September 2001 | 16 July 2003 | 1 year, 316 days | MDFM–PL |
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Major Fernando Pereira (born 1963) Military Leader |
— | 16 July 2003 | 23 July 2003 | 7 days | Military |
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Fradique de Menezes (born 1942) |
2006 | 23 July 2003 | 3 September 2011 | 8 years, 42 days | MDFM–PL |
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Manuel Pinto da Costa (born 1937) |
2011 | 3 September 2011 | 3 September 2016 | 5 years | Independent |
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Evaristo Carvalho (1941–2022) |
2016 | 3 September 2016 | 2 October 2021 | 5 years, 29 days | ADI |
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Carlos Vila Nova (born 1959) |
2021 | 2 October 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 304 days | ADI |
Timeline of Presidents
This timeline shows when each President served. You can see how long each person was in office and which political group they were part of.
Related Topics
- Politics of São Tomé and Príncipe
- List of prime ministers of São Tomé and Príncipe
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Jefes de Estado de Santo Tomé y Príncipe para niños
