São Salvador do Mundo

São Salvador do Mundo is an administrative region on Santiago Island with terrain that varies from coastal lowlands to highland areas. Settlements are scattered across the central part of the island at elevations reaching around 400 meters (1,300 feet).

This administrative region was created in 2005 when Santa Catarina council was divided into separate municipalities. The reorganization reflected broader changes to Cape Verde's local government structure.

People speak Cape Verdean Creole in daily life while Portuguese serves as the official language. This mix of languages shapes how the community communicates across its scattered villages.

Public transportation connects the region regularly with the capital city Praia and the surrounding areas. The hilly terrain means you should be prepared for varying elevations as you move between settlements.

The region contains several small settlements like Aboboreiro and Achada Leitão that each serve as local centers. These villages together form the heart of community life across the administrative area.

Location: Sotavento Islands

Capital city: Picos

Elevation above the sea: 416 m

Shares border with: Santa Cruz, São Lourenço dos Órgãos, Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Santa Catarina

GPS coordinates: 15.08369,-23.63213

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42