| Sinagoga | |
| Coordinates: | 17.178°N -25.032°W |
| Key: | 11106 |
| Elevation: | 16 |
Sinagoga is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the coast, 4 kilometers east of Ribeira Grande and 18 km north-northeast of the island capital Porto Novo. It is situated on the national road connecting Ribeira Grande and Pombas (EN1-SA02).
Its name means "synagogue" in Portuguese. The village was founded by Jewish Miguelist immigrants from the Azores who came to Santa Antao in aftermath of the Liberal Wars in Portugal.[1] Surnames of Jewish origin can still be found in the area.[2]
Sinagoga has a hot desert climate. The annual rainfall is 291 millimeters. The average annual temperature is 23.4C.