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Pombas, Cabo Verde

Paul · Cabo Verde

Pombas is a small town in Paul, Cabo Verde with a population of 1,429. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,429 Population 6/sq mi density
627 ft Elevation 191 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Cape Verde Timezone

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About Pombas

Pombas

Pombas is a city in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is the seat of the municipality Paul. It is situated on the coast, at the mouth of the Ribeira do Paul, 7 km (4.3 mi) southeast of Ribeira Grande and 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the island capital Porto Novo. The national roads EN1-SA02 and EN1-SA03 connect Pombas with Ribeira Grande and Porto Novo, respectively. Pombas was elevated from town to city in 2010.

People

Population1,429
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Population1,429
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Coordinates17.1503°, -25.0201°
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Country🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
State / ProvincePaul
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (308 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pombas

Pombas is a small town in Cabo Verde (Paul) with a population of 1,429. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.

Pombas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Cabo Verde avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area251.9 sq mi (652.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.1503°N, 25.0201°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Cabo Verde avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.84"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Jan 26, 2023 Cape Verde M5.3 87 km
Feb 24, 2017 137 km N of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde M4.9 145 km
Apr 7, 1991 127 km W of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Fred Category 1 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
August 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.7 in

Pombas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in February to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Pombas

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jorge Oliveira - - - -
Chã de Manuel dos Santos - - - -
Chã João Vaz - - - -
Joaquim Nobre Oliveira - - - -
Escola Primária - - - -
College - - - -
escola primária - - - -
Escola Secundaria Jenoario Leito - - - -
Escola Alberta Abomunidade - - - -
Escola Primária - - - -
Escola Primária - - - -
Jardim Infantil - - - -
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Libraries in Pombas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipale0.0

Farmers Markets in Pombas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Hall and Commercial Center
Mercado
Mercado Municip.
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Pombas

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aldea Panoramica
Aldeia Jerome
Aldeia Manga (Bungalowhotel)
Biosfera Amor do dia
Casa d' Ana
Casa das Ilhas
Casa Espongeiro GuestHouse
Chateau Georgette
CHEZ HUJO
Paúl Mar
Pensão Chez Sandro
Recepção
Residencial Lela d'Fermina
Residenclal luz do sol

Restaurants in Pombas

21 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

(local restaurant)
Ady & JuJu Bio Food
Ady & JuJu bio food
António
Bar Pé d'Dragoeiro
Black Mamba
Boca d'tunel
Casa Maracuja
CHEZ HUJO
Chez Hujo
Frutos do Mar
Gaspard
Jenny & Kut
Kerolly
O Curral
Paul Mystik
Paul Natur
Pizza Mamma
Sol E Mar
Torre d'Paia
Veleiro

Cafes in Pombas

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Chavena e sombra
Hause Sandra
Julia
Local coffee and juice
Pé d'Calipto
Tabouleiro

Monuments in Pombas

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Santo António

Gas Stations in Pombas

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enacol

Banks in Pombas

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Commercial do Atlantico
Caixa Econômica

Stadiums & Teams in Pombas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pombas

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cesaria Evora International AirportVXELarge Airport
Preguiça AirportSNEMedium Airport
Agostinho Neto AirportNTOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pombas

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela São Pedro
Igreja "Nossa Senhora de Fátima"
Igreja católica
Igreja Santo António das Pombas
Nossa Senhora da Graça;Nossa Senhora de Graça
Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Racionalismo Christão

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde

🇨🇻 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 Pombas

What is the population of Pombas?

Pombas has a population of 1,429 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 251.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pombas?

Pombas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

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