São Miguel, Concelho in Santiago Island, Cape Verde.
São Miguel extends across 77.4 square kilometers in the northeastern section of Santiago Island, reaching an elevation of 345 meters above sea level.
The municipality emerged in 1996 through administrative separation from Tarrafal municipality, establishing Calheta de São Miguel as its primary administrative center.
The municipality maintains Cape Verdean traditions through regular celebrations, including annual festivals that showcase local music and dance performances.
Visitors reach São Miguel by traveling 40 kilometers northwest from Praia, accessing various settlements including Achada Monte, Calheta de São Miguel, and Casa Branca.
The population of São Miguel experienced growth from 12,349 residents in 1980 to 16,128 in 2000, before adjusting to 15,648 by 2010.
Location: Sotavento Islands
Capital city: Calheta de São Miguel
Elevation above the sea: 345 m
Shares border with: Santa Cruz, Santa Catarina, Tarrafal
GPS coordinates: 15.18750,-23.59167
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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