Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde (municipality)

Ribeira Grande is a municipality of Cape Verde. It is on the island of Santo Antão. The capital city is Ponta do Sol.

Ribeira Grande
Municipality
Municipal hall of Ribeira Grande in Ponta do Sol
Municipal hall of Ribeira Grande in Ponta do Sol
Location of Ribeira Grande
Coordinates: 17.15°N 25.11°W / 17.15; -25.11
CountryCape Verde
IslandSanto Antão
SeatPonta do Sol
Area
 • Total166.5 km2 (64.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total18,890
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
ID11
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality has 4 civil parishes:

  • Nossa Senhora do Rosário
  • Nossa Senhora do Livramento
  • Santo Crucifixo
  • São Pedro Apóstolo

References
  1. "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.
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