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Cidade Velha, Cabo Verde
Ribeira Grande de Santiago · Cabo Verde
Cidade Velha is a small town in Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cabo Verde with a population of 3,319. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cidade Velha
Cidade Velha is a city in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Founded in 1462 by Portuguese traders, it is the oldest settlement in Cape Verde and its former capital. Once called Ribeira Grande by the Portuguese colonists, they changed its name to Cidade Velha in the late 18th century after relocating the capital to Praia. It is the seat of the Ribeira Grande de Santiago municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,319 |
| Population Density | 4,098 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9153°, -23.6053° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Country | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde |
| State / Province | Ribeira Grande de Santiago |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 9.1 inches (232 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cidade Velha
Cidade Velha is a small town in Cabo Verde (Ribeira Grande de Santiago) with a population of 3,319. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above Cabo Verde avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 80.7 sq mi (209.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9153°N, 23.6053°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fogo | Stratovolcano | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) | 2015 | 80 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Cidade Velha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in Cidade Velha
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Secundária Salineiro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Oficina da Cidade Velha | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Cidade Velha
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Cidade Velha
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | ||||
| Centro Cultural Norberto Tavares | ||||
| Museo de Arqueologia | ||||
| Museou Etnográfico | ||||
| Museu de Tabanka | ||||
| Sala-Museu Amílcar Cabral |
Libraries in Cidade Velha
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Cape Verde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cidade Velha
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assomada market | |||||
| Merc. Municipal | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Cotchi Pó | |||||
| Mercado de Minho Branco | |||||
| Mercado de Sucupira | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Ponta Belém | |||||
| Sucupira |
Hotels in Cidade Velha
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cidade Velha
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cidade Velha
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cidade Velha
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cidade Velha
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cidade Velha
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 Cidade Velha
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agência de Correios de Cidade Velha |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Cidade Velha
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande | Cultural | 2009 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cidade Velha
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capela de São Sebastião | |
| Capela Nossa Senhora do Rosário | |
| Igreja Calabaceira | |
| Igreja de Porto Mosquito | |
| Igreja Hospital da Misericórdia | |
| Igreja São Paulo João Varela | |
| Nossa Senhora do Rosário | |
| São João Ba(p)tista | |
| São Martinho | |
| São Pedro de Salineiro |
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What is the population of Cidade Velha?
Cidade Velha has a population of 3,319 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 4,098 people per square mile, spread across 80.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cidade Velha?
Cidade Velha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.1 inches.