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Praia, Cabo Verde
Praia · Cabo Verde
Praia is a large city in Praia, Cabo Verde with a population of 137,868. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Praia
Praia is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde. Located on the southern coast of Santiago island within the Sotavento Islands group, the city is the seat of the Praia Municipality. Praia is the political, economic and cultural center of Cape Verde.
People
Climate
| Population | 137,868 |
| Population Density | 3,481 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9315°, -23.5125° |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
| Country | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde |
| State / Province | Praia |
| 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 Praia
Praia is a large city in Cabo Verde (Praia) with a population of 137,868. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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.
Climate in Praia
Praia 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.
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 | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 39.6 sq mi (102.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9315°N, 23.5125°W |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
Praia 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").
Colleges & Universities in Praia
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEFP-VARIANTE | College | — | — |
| ISCEE | College | — | — |
| Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde | University | — | Visit → |
| Liceu Armando Napoleão Fernandes | College | — | — |
| Reitoria da Universidade de Cabo Verde | University | — | — |
| Unica | University | — | — |
| Universidade de Santiago | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Cape Verde | University | — | — |
| University of Cape Verde | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Praia
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escola Terra Branca | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Nova Assembleia – OPEP 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Eugénio Tavares | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Segundária Pedro Gomes | — | — | — | — |
| École International Les Alizés | — | — | — | — |
| Escola de Futebol de Achada Grande Trás | — | — | — | — |
| Escola de Negócios e Tecnologias de Cabo Verde | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Abílio Duarte | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Polivalente “Cesaltina Ramos” | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Pedro Nunes | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Primária Estrada Paiol de Cima | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Regina Silva | — | — | — | — |
| EBI Pensamento | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Achada Mato | — | — | — | — |
| ETPCV - Escola Técnico Profissional de Cabo Verde | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Segundaria Manuel Lopes | — | — | — | — |
| Colégio Semear | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundária Cónego Jacinto | — | — | — | — |
| Jardim de Infância | — | — | — | — |
| Liceu Achada Grande | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Portuguesa de Cabo Verde | — | — | — | — |
| Cape Verde Multilingual Schools | — | — | — | — |
| ESCOLA SECUNDÁRIA ABÍLIO DUARTE | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Lavadouro | — | — | — | — |
| Escola da Capelinha | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Terra Branca | — | — | — | — |
| Escola Secundaria Amor de Deus | — | — | — | — |
| Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Cabo Verde | — | — | — | — |
| Liceu Domingos Ramos | — | — | — | — |
| Liceu Domingos Ramos | — | — | — | — |
| Liceu Domingos Ramos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Praia
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Praia
| 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 Praia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arquivo Historico Nacional | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Cape Verde | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Praia
| 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 Praia
26 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Praia
62 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Praia
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Praia
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Praia
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Praia
6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Praia
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Praia
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Praia
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Praia
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Praia
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Praia
28 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Praia
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Praia
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Praia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Praia
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela International Airport | RAI | Large Airport |
| Maio Airport | MMO | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Praia
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correios | |
| Correios de Cabo Verde |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Praia
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Praia
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias | |
| Capela Eugenio Lima | |
| Capela Santo António | |
| Capela São Paulo | |
| Igreja Assembleia de Deus Ivoti | |
| Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça | |
| Igreja de São Pedro | |
| Igreja de Tira Chapeu | |
| Igreja do Nazareno | |
| Igreja nazareto | |
| Igreja Nova Apostolica | |
| Igreja Paróquial Sagrado Coração de Jesus | |
| Igreja Universal Do Reino De Deus | |
| Igreja Universal Do Reino De Deus | |
| Igreja Universal do Reino do Deus | |
| Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Explore Near Praia
Quick Facts
Around Praia
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Praia
40 places within 15 km
- • Alcatrazes
- • Portinho
- • Praia da Cova Figueira
- • Praia da Gambôa
- • Praia da Gambôa
- • Praia de São Francisco- Beach Katumbela
- + 4 more
- • Real Fortaleza de São Filipe
- • Covas de São Francisco
- • Art Gallery Tutu SOUSA
- • Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta do Lobo
- • Castelinho
- • Covão Dentro
- • João Guela
- • Minho Branco
- • Monte Chaminé
- + 12 more
- • Antiga Prisão
- • Capela Funeraria de Fray Francisco de Santo Agostinho
- • ex Leprosy Station
- • Ruínas da Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
- • Sé Catedral
- + 1 more
- • Miradouro do Brasil
- • Miradouro do Cruzeiro
- • Ponta Sambala
🇨🇻 About Cabo Verde
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Praia
Frequently Asked Questions About Praia
What is the population of Praia?
Praia has a population of 137,868 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 3,481 people per square mile, spread across 39.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Praia?
Praia 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.