Várzea, Praia Explained

Várzea
Native Name Lang:pt
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Population:4834
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:7600
Website:www.cmpraia.cv

Várzea is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,834 at the 2010 census.[1] It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Bairro Craveiro Lopes to the north, Platô to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Terra Branca to the west.

There are several public buildings in Várzea, including the National Assembly, the National Library of Cape Verde, the National Auditorium and the Estádio da Várzea.

Notes and References

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