Achada Santo António Explained

Achada Santo António
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood
Population:12,965
Population As Of:2010
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Cape Verde
Subdivision Type1:Island
Subdivision Name1:Santiago Island
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Praia
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:7603
Website:www.cmpraia.cv

Achada Santo António is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 12,965 at the 2010 census.[1] It is situated near the Atlantic coast, southwest of the city centre.

Adjacent neighbourhoods are Várzea to the north, Gamboa or Chã das Areias to the northeast, the beach area of Prainha to the east and also where much of the embassies are located, Quebra Canela to the south, Tira Chapéu to the west and Terra Branca to the north.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 Census results Santiago. Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde. 24 November 2016. Portuguese.