Porto Novo, Cape Verde (municipality) facts for kids
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Porto Novo
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Municipality
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| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Santo Antão |
| Area | |
| • Total | 564.3 km2 (217.9 sq mi) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 18,028 |
| • Density | 31.948/km2 (82.744/sq mi) |
| ID | 13 |
Porto Novo is a concelho (municipality) of Cape Verde. Situated in the southern part of the island of Santo Antão, it covers 72% of the island area (564.3 km2), and is home to 41% of its population. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,028. Its capital is the town Porto Novo. Its highest point, which is also the highest point of the entire island, is Tope de Coroa, elevation 1,979 metres (6,493 feet). The municipality of Porto Novo was created in 1962 when the parishes of São João Baptista and Santo André were separated from the older Municipality of Paul.
Subdivisions
The municipality consists of two freguesias (civil parishes):
- Santo André
- São João Baptista
Demography
| Year | Population |
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| 1940 |
10,366
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| 1950 |
7,565
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| 1960 |
10,683
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| 1970 |
13,750
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| 1980 |
13,236
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| 1990 |
14,873
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| 2000 |
17,191
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| 2010 |
18,028
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Twin towns – sister cities
Porto Novo is twinned with three municipalities in Portugal: Angra do Heroísmo, Estarreja and Tavira.
See also
In Spanish: Porto Novo (Cabo Verde) para niños
