Picão Explained

Official Name:Picão
Settlement Type:Settlement
Mapsize:350px
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:278
Timezone1:WAT
Utc Offset1:+1
Coordinates:1.6657°N 7.431°W

Picão is a settlement in the northeastern part of Príncipe Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 278 (2012 census).[1] The settlement is located northeast of the island capital Santo António. To the northeast is Belo Monte, to the east is Praia Grande, a beach, to the south is Praia Inhame and to the west is the settlement of Aeroporto.

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