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Cova Barro, Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Island · Sao Tome and Principe

Cova Barro is a small town in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 1,026. Elevation: 453 ft (138 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,026 Population 537/sq mi density
453 ft Elevation 138 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
78.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About Cova Barro

Água Arroz ist eine Siedlung am Westrand der Hauptstadt São Tomé im Distrikt Água Grande auf der Insel São Tomé im Inselstaat São Tomé und Príncipe.

People

Population1,026
Density537/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain78.6 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Population1,026
Population Density537 / sq mi
Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Coordinates0.3150°, 6.7383°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvinceSão Tomé Island
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation78.6 inches (1,997 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cova Barro

Cova Barro is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé Island) with a population of 1,026. The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Cova Barro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 453 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation453 ft (138 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density537/sq mi
Coordinates0.3150°N, 6.7383°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.6"
107% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 10.47"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

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 M4.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in
February 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Warmest
April 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in Wettest
May 76°F (25°C) 9.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
October 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in

Cova Barro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Cova Barro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Primária de São Maçal
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Museums in Cova Barro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffe Museum
São Sebastião Museum

Libraries in Cova Barro

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

Farmers Markets in Cova Barro

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

Gas Stations in Cova Barro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ST #2261439965

Stadiums & Teams in Cova Barro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cova Barro

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
São Tomé International AirportTMSLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Sao_Tome

🇸🇹 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 Cova Barro

What is the population of Cova Barro?

Cova Barro has a population of 1,026 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 537 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cova Barro?

Cova Barro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.6 inches.

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