Paul, Concelho in Santo Antão island, Cape Verde
Located in the northeastern part of Santo Antão island, Paul municipality covers 54.3 square kilometers of mountainous terrain reaching 945 meters above sea level.
The municipality established in 1867 underwent several administrative changes, including a merger with Ribeira Grande in 1895 and subsequent separation in 1917.
The population of Paul maintains traditional farming methods using terraced fields across steep mountainsides to cultivate local crops throughout the seasons.
The town of Pombas functions as the administrative center, connected to surrounding areas through national roads EN1-SA02 and EN1-SA03.
The Cova-Paul-Ribeira da Torre Natural Park extends within Paul's boundaries, featuring valleys shaped by six different rivers including Ribeira do Paul.
Location: Barlavento Islands
Capital city: Pombas
Elevation above the sea: 945 m
Shares border with: Porto Novo, Ribeira Grande
GPS coordinates: 17.12000,-25.02500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:03
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