Nova Estrela Explained

Official Name:Nova Estrela
Settlement Type:Settlement
Pushpin Map:Principe
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location on Príncipe Island
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:São Tomé and Príncipe
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous Region
Subdivision Name1:Príncipe
Population As Of:2012
Population Total:222
Timezone1:WAT
Utc Offset1:+1
Coordinates:1.6196°N 7.4308°W

Nova Estrela (Portuguese for new star) is a village in the eastern part of Príncipe Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 222 (2012 census).[1] Nova Estrela is located 2 km southeast of the island capital of Santo António.

Nearby settlements include Portinho to the northeast, Terreiro Velho to the southwest and Bela Vista to the west.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ine.st/phocadownload/userupload/Documentos/DADOS%20LOCALIDADE%20PROJE%C3%87%C3%95ES/Publica%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20dos%20Resultados%20sobre%20Localidades%20-%20IV%20RGPH%202012.pdf 2012 detailed census São Tomé e Príncipe