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Batepá, Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Island · Sao Tome and Principe

Batepá is a small town in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 909. Elevation: 1,588 ft (484 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

909 Population 24/sq mi density
1,588 ft Elevation 484 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
113.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About Batepá

Batepa is a village on São Tomé Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 775. It lies 2 km west of Trindade and 2 km east of Monte Café. It was the starting point of the Batepá massacre, a brutally crushed rebellion in February 1953, in which hundreds of local inhabitants were killed. It marked the rise of the independence movement in Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe, and is commemorated annually as a national holiday on February 3.

People

Population909
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain113.8 in/yr
Sunny Days152/yr
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Population909
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Coordinates0.3006°, 6.6603°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvinceSão Tomé Island
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation113.8 inches (2,890 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Batepá

Batepá is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé Island) with a population of 909. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet (484 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Batepá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 113.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,588 ft (484 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates0.3006°N, 6.6603°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.8"
199% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 21.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on May 26, 2010.

May 26, 2010 109 km NE of San Antonio de Palé, Equatorial Guinea M4.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in
February 71°F (22°C) 9.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 12.2 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 12.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 10.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 21.6 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 16.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 10.5 in

Batepá has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 67°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 113.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (21.6") and July the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Batepá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffe Museum
São Sebastião Museum

Libraries in Batepá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca da Trindade0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Cantagalo0.0
Biblioteca Nacional0.0
Biblioteca Paroquial de Santana0.0

Farmers Markets in Batepá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Firma Comercial LL Bem Estar Lda.
Mercado do Cruzeiro
Mercado Bobo Forro
Mercado da Cidade da Trindade
Mercado de Cova Água Santana
Mercado de Cova Água Santana

Stadiums & Teams in Batepá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Batepá

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
São Tomé International AirportTMSLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Batepá

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igrejá de Batepá

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation
254 m (833 ft)

🇸🇹 About Sao Tome and Principe

Capital Sao Tome
Population 197,700
Area 1,001 km²
GDP (USD) $690,456,807
GDP per capita $2,991
HDI 0.637
Life expectancy 69.7 years
Internet users 61.5%
Urban population 68.6%
Currency STN (Dobra)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +239
TLD .st
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batepá

What is the population of Batepá?

Batepá has a population of 909 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Batepá?

Batepá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.8 inches.

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