Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde (municipality)

Ribeira Grande
Municipality
Municipal hall of Ribeira Grande in Ponta do Sol
Municipal hall of Ribeira Grande in Ponta do Sol
Location of Ribeira Grande
Coordinates: 17°09′N 25°07′W / 17.15°N 25.11°W / 17.15; -25.11
CountryCape Verde
IslandSanto Antão
SeatPonta do Sol
Area
 • Total166.5 km2 (64.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total18,890
 • Density110/km2 (290/sq mi)
ID11
WebsiteOfficial website

Ribeira Grande is a concelho (municipality) of Cape Verde. Situated in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, it covers one fifth of the island area (166.5 km2), and is home to nearly half of its population (18,890 at the 2010 census).[2] Its seat is the city Ponta do Sol.

  1. ^ "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.
  2. ^ 2010 Census Summary

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