Porto Novo, County administration center in Santo Antão, Cape Verde
Porto Novo county encompasses 564.3 square kilometers on the southern portion of Santo Antão island, extending from coastal areas to mountainous terrain.
The county gained its administrative independence in 1962 when authorities separated it from the Municipality of Paul, establishing two civil parishes.
The population of 18,028 residents maintains connections with multiple Portuguese municipalities through established twinning agreements with Angra do Heroísmo, Estarreja, and Tavira.
The main port facilities, modernized between 2012 and 2014, serve as the primary maritime connection point for goods and passengers on Santo Antão island.
Tope de Coroa mountain within Porto Novo county reaches 1,979 meters, marking the highest elevation point on Santo Antão island.
Location: Barlavento Islands
Capital city: Porto Novo
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Shares border with: Ribeira Grande, Paul
GPS coordinates: 17.01951,-25.06463
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:01
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