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Ribeira Brava, Cabo Verde

Ribeira Brava · Cabo Verde

Ribeira Brava is a small town in Ribeira Brava, Cabo Verde with a population of 2,851. Elevation: 354 ft (108 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,851 Population 6/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
7.6 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Cape Verde Timezone

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About Ribeira Brava

Ribeira Brava

Ribeira Brava is a municipality on the island of Madeira, in the Portuguese Autonomous Region of Madeira. It is located along the southern coast, and is west of Câmara de Lobos and the regional capital Funchal, south of São Vicente, and east of Ponta do Sol. The population in 2011 was 13,375, in an area of 65.41 km2.

People

Population2,851
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain7.6 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Population2,851
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Coordinates16.6158°, -24.2983°
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
Country🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
State / ProvinceRibeira Brava
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation7.6 inches (194 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ribeira Brava

Ribeira Brava is a small town in Cabo Verde (Ribeira Brava) with a population of 2,851. The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.6 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.

Ribeira Brava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 354 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Cabo Verde avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area477.8 sq mi (1,237.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.6158°N, 24.2983°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.6"
80% below Cabo Verde avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jan 26, 2023.

Jan 26, 2023 Cape Verde M5.3 141 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 29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fogo (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fogo Stratovolcano 2,829 m (9,281 ft) 2015 185 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
February 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Ribeira Brava has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in February to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ribeira Brava

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Central e Biblioteca Municipal
Escola
Escola Primária Narciso Ramalho
Escola Secundária Dr. Baltazar Lopes da Silva
Escola
Jardim Infantil das irmãs Rainha dos Corações
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Museums in Ribeira Brava

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museu dos Pescatores

Farmers Markets in Ribeira Brava

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Ribeira Brava

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bela Sombra
Pensão Residencial Jardim

Restaurants in Ribeira Brava

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Belinda
Bar Restaurante SILA
Boca Sal
Esplanada
Restaurant Carvoeiro
Rosy
Sila

Cafes in Ribeira Brava

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Samira

Gas Stations in Ribeira Brava

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enacol
Gasolineira

Banks in Ribeira Brava

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco BCA

Airports Near Ribeira Brava

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Preguiça AirportSNEMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ribeira Brava

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja
Igreja católica
Igreja católica de Fãja de Baixo
Igreja de Monte Sintinha
Igreja do Nazareno
Igreja do Nazareno

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation
142 m (466 ft)

🇨🇻 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 Ribeira Brava

What is the population of Ribeira Brava?

Ribeira Brava has a population of 2,851 residents and is located in Cabo Verde. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 477.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ribeira Brava?

Ribeira Brava has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.6 inches.

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