Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cape Verde · Africa
3,319
Population
Africa
Continent
Cape_Verde
Timezone
CV
Country Code
Cidade Velha ([siˈðaðɨ ˈvɛʎɐ], Portuguese for "old city", also: Santiago de Cabo Verde) is a city in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Founded in 1462 by Portuguese traders, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde and its former capital. Once called Ribeira Grande by the Portuguese colonists, they changed its name to Cidade Velha in the late 18th century after relocating the capital to Praia. It is the seat of the Ribeira Grande de Santiago municipality. Located on an is...
Coordinates
14.9153°, -23.6053°
Region/State
Ribeira Grande de Santiago
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Country
Cape Verde
Region
Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Timezone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
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Population
3,319
