São Domingos, Rural municipality in Santiago Island, Cape Verde.
São Domingos is a municipality on Santiago Island that stretches across agricultural lands, mountain ranges, and several water streams flowing toward coastal areas. The administrative center, Vila da São Domingos, sits at a higher elevation and serves as the core of local services and activity.
The municipality was created in 1993 when two parishes separated from Praia, marking a significant shift in Cape Verde's administrative organization. This reorganization shaped how the island group structured its local governance.
The municipality comprises two distinct parishes, Nossa Senhora da Luz and São Nicolau Tolentino, where local traditions merge with religious celebrations throughout the year.
The municipality maintains regular transportation links to neighboring areas, making it easy to travel within Santiago Island. Basic services and information points are available at the administrative center for visitors.
Banana cultivation forms the backbone of the local economy, with family farms playing a central role in daily life. These agricultural operations shape much of what visitors see across the landscape.
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