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Assomada, Cabo Verde
Santa Catarina · Cabo Verde
Assomada is a small city in Santa Catarina, Cabo Verde with a population of 21,297. Elevation: 1,283 ft (391 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Assomada
Assomada is a city on the Sotavento (leeward) island of Santiago in Cape Verde. Since 1912, it is the seat of the municipality of Santa Catarina, which comprises the central western part and much of the interior of the island. It is the largest city in that region.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,297 |
| Population Density | 183 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1000°, -23.6833° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Country | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde |
| State / Province | Santa Catarina |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.2 inches (285 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Assomada
Assomada is a small city in Cabo Verde (Santa Catarina) with a population of 21,297. The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet (391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.2 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Climate in Assomada
Assomada has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.5°C), the coldest is Mar (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 290 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above Cabo Verde avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 116.6 sq mi (302.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1000°N, 23.6833°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
Assomada has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Assomada
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liceu Armando Napoleão Fernandes | — | — | — | — |
| Aldeia SOS | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Técnica Santa Catarina | — | — | — | — |
| Liceu Amílcar Cabral | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Assomada
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Assomada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | ||||
| Centro Cultural Norberto Tavares | ||||
| Ceramic Arts Museum | ||||
| Museo de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museou Etnográfico | ||||
| Museu de Tabanka | ||||
| Museu do Campo de Concentração do Tarrafal | ||||
| Sala-Museu Amílcar Cabral |
Libraries in Assomada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Cape Verde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Assomada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada market | |||||
| Merc. Municipal | |||||
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| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Cotchi Pó | |||||
| Mercado de Minho Branco | |||||
| Mercado de Sucupira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Ponta Belém | |||||
| Sucupira |
Hotels in Assomada
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Assomada
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Assomada
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Assomada
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Assomada
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Assomada
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Assomada
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Assomada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Assomada
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | Large Airport |
| Maio Airport | MMO | Medium Airport |
| Mosteiros Airport | MTI | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Assomada
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Assomada
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de N. S. da Garça | |
| Capela Santa Ana | |
| Capela Tabanca | |
| Igreja Adventista da Ribeira da Barca | |
| Igreja Adventista do 7° Dia | |
| Igreja da Ribeira da Barca | |
| Igreja do Nacareno | |
| Igreja Nossa Senhora de Fátima | |
| Igreja Nova Apostólica | |
| Igreja Santa Catarina | |
| Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus |
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What is the population of Assomada?
Assomada has a population of 21,297 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 116.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Assomada?
Assomada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.2 inches.