Mosteiros, Cape Verde (municipality) facts for kids
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Mosteiros
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View of the town of Mosteiros facing the northwest
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| Country | Cape Verde | |
| Island | Fogo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 89.45 km2 (34.54 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,524 | |
| • Density | 106.473/km2 (275.764/sq mi) | |
| ID | 81 | |
| Website | Official website: http://www.cmmost.cv | |
Mosteiros is a special area, like a county or district, in the country of Cape Verde. It's located on the northeast side of Fogo Island. This area covers about 19% of Fogo Island. About 26% of Fogo's people live here.
The main town in Mosteiros is also called Mosteiros, or sometimes Igreja. In 2010, about 9,524 people lived in the whole Mosteiros area. The total size of Mosteiros is about 89.45 square kilometers.
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Towns and Villages in Mosteiros
The Mosteiros area has one main division called a freguesia, which is like a civil parish. Its name is Nossa Senhora da Ajuda. This parish is then divided into several smaller towns and villages.
Here are some of the places in Mosteiros and how many people lived there in 2010:
- Achada Grande (538 people)
- Atalaia (700 people)
- Corvo (340 people)
- Cova Feijoal (217 people)
- Cutelo Alto (281 people)
- Fajãzinha (84 people)
- Feijoal (435 people)
- Mosteiros (or Igreja) (4,124 people, this is the main city)
- Mosteiros Tras (37 people)
- Pai António (545 people)
- Relva (1,184 people)
- Ribeira do Ilhéu (848 people)
- Rocha Fora (187 people)
Geography of Mosteiros
Mosteiros is located between the Pico do Fogo volcano and the Atlantic Ocean. The volcano's slopes are to the southwest. A part of the Mosteiros area, about 23.7 square kilometers, is inside the Fogo Natural Park. This park includes the beautiful Monte Velha Forest.
Mosteiros is known for its farming. The most important crop grown here is coffee.
History of Mosteiros
The Mosteiros area became its own separate municipality in January 1992. Before that, it was part of a larger area called the Municipality of Fogo. The older Fogo Municipality was split into two parts. The southwest part became the Municipality of São Filipe. The northeast part became the Municipality of Mosteiros.
Population Changes in Mosteiros
The number of people living in Mosteiros has changed over the years.
- In 1980, there were about 7,427 people.
- By 1990, the population grew to about 8,331.
- In 2000, it reached about 9,535 people.
- In 2010, the population was very similar, around 9,524 people.
Most people in Mosteiros can read and write. The literacy rate is about 82.6%. This means more than eight out of ten people can read. Also, about 30.5% of the people living in Mosteiros are under 15 years old.
Twin Towns and Sister Cities
Mosteiros has special friendships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share culture and ideas.
Mosteiros is twinned with:
Azambuja, in Portugal- Entroncamento, in Portugal
Haría, in Spain
See also
In Spanish: Mosteiros (Cabo Verde) para niños
