Maio, Cape Verde · Africa
Vila do Maio sits on the route: 20 minutes from Calheta.
Vila do Maio is a town located in Maio, Cape Verde. With a population of 4,472, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Vila do Maio sits in Cape Verde. It's in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vila do Maio to your route.
Porto Inglês (Portuguese for "English port", also: Cidade do Maio, Vila do Maio) is a city in the southwestern part of the island of Maio in southeastern Cape Verde. It is the main urban settlement of the island, and also seat of the Maio Municipality. Its population was 2,971 in 2010. The name Porto Inglês refers toRead more
English ships that exported salt produced on the island of Maio from this town. Salt exploitation continued until the 19th century. The inconclusive Battle of Maio was fought between British and French frigate squadrons close to the town on 23 January 1814 in the last stages of the Napoleonic Wars.
The port of Porto Inglês has ferry services to Praia on the island of Santiago. It is also a member port of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). The domestic Maio Airport lies 1 km north of the city.
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Vila do Maio is located in Maio, Cape Verde, Africa. The coordinates are 15.1382 latitude, -23.2116 longitude.
Vila do Maio has a population of approximately 4,472 people, making it a town in Cape Verde.
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