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Pedra Badejo, Cabo Verde

Santa Cruz · Cabo Verde

Pedra Badejo is a small city in Santa Cruz, Cabo Verde with a population of 10,038. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,038 Population 182/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Cape Verde Timezone

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About Pedra Badejo

Pedra Badejo

Pedra Badejo is a city in the eastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is on the east coast, 25 km (16 mi) north of the island capital Praia, 8 km (5.0 mi) southeast of Calheta de São Miguel and 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Assomada. It is the seat of Santa Cruz municipality. At the 2010 census, the town had 9,859 inhabitants.

People

Population10,038
Density182/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population10,038
Population Density182 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates15.1375°, -23.5308°
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Country🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
State / ProvinceSanta Cruz
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (268 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pedra Badejo

Pedra Badejo is a small city in Cabo Verde (Santa Cruz) with a population of 10,038. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 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 10.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.

Climate in Pedra Badejo

Pedra Badejo 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 21.4° / 26° 21.9
Feb 22.7°C / 73°F 20.8° / 25.4° 21.5
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 20.6° / 25.2° 4.4
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 21.3° / 25.7° 4.1
May 23.5°C / 74°F 22° / 25.6° 5.9
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 22.5° / 26.9° 5.1
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 23.5° / 28.1° 11.7
Aug 27°C / 81°F 25.2° / 28.9° 66.1
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 26.1° / 29.1° 83.1
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 25.4° / 29.3° 31.5
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 23.9° / 28.6° 13.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 22.5° / 27° 21.4
Pedra Badejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Cabo Verde avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area55.0 sq mi (142.6 km²)
Population Density182/sq mi
Coordinates15.1375°N, 23.5308°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Cabo Verde avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 26, 2014.

Feb 26, 2014 14 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde M4.3 103 km
May 27, 1990 Cape Verde M4.2 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Helene Category 1 295 km
2015 Fred Category 1 92 km
1998 Jeanne Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fogo Stratovolcano 2,829 m (9,281 ft) 2015 90 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Pedra Badejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pedra Badejo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de emprego e formação profissional de Santa Cruz
EBI Polo nº 6 de Achada Fazenda
Escola Secundária Alfredo da Cruz Silva
Escola nova
EBI Polo nº 6 de Achada Fazenda
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Radio Stations near Pedra Badejo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pedra Badejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Pedra Badejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arquivo Historico Nacional0.0
National Library of Cape Verde0.0

Farmers Markets in Pedra Badejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Assomada market
Merc. Municipal
Mercado
Mercado
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 Pedra Badejo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aparthotel Praia Baixo
Hotel Falucho Paradise Beach
Villa São José

Restaurants in Pedra Badejo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dragão
Falucho
Kiosque Praça

Cafes in Pedra Badejo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiosque

Monuments in Pedra Badejo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Igreja São Tiago Maior

Clinics in Pedra Badejo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Saude Pedra Badejo

Gas Stations in Pedra Badejo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CV #1960675942
Posto abastecimento Enacol
Posto abastecimento Shell

Banks in Pedra Badejo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCA
BCN

Stadiums & Teams in Pedra Badejo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pedra Badejo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson Mandela International AirportRAILarge Airport
Maio AirportMMOMedium Airport

Post Offices in Pedra Badejo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios de Cabo Verde

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pedra Badejo

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Igreja católica
Igreja Católica de Pedra Badejo
Igreja Católica de Pedra Badejo
Igreja do Nazareno - Pedra Badejo
Igreja do Nazareno - Pedra Badejo
Igreja São Tiago Maior
J.W.

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Postal Code
7410

🇨🇻 About Cabo Verde

Capital Praia
Population 543,767
Area 4,033 km²
GDP (USD) $2,504,525,549
GDP per capita $4,795
HDI 0.668
Life expectancy 76.1 years
Internet users 73.5%
Urban population 75.9%
Currency CVE (Escudo)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +238
TLD .cv
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pedra Badejo

What is the population of Pedra Badejo?

Pedra Badejo has a population of 10,038 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 182 people per square mile, spread across 55.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pedra Badejo?

Pedra Badejo 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 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.

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