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Ribeira Peixe, Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Island · Sao Tome and Principe

Ribeira Peixe is a small town in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 590. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

590 Population 17/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
98.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About Ribeira Peixe

Ribeira Peixe is a seaside village on São Tomé Island in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 503. It lies 1 km southwest of Praia Pesqueira and 6 km southwest of São João dos Angolares. There was a plantation complex (roça) at Ribeira Peixe, that produced cocoa, copra, coconut and palm oil.

People

Population590
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain98.7 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population590
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates0.0904°, 6.6156°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvinceSão Tomé Island
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation98.7 inches (2,508 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ribeira Peixe

Ribeira Peixe is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé Island) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Ribeira Peixe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area34.4 sq mi (89.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates0.0904°N, 6.6156°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.7"
160% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 17.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

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 M4.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Warmest
April 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 17.9 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 14.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in

Ribeira Peixe has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Ribeira Peixe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffe Museum

Libraries in Ribeira Peixe

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

Farmers Markets in Ribeira Peixe

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

Stadiums & Teams in Ribeira Peixe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ribeira Peixe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
São Tomé International AirportTMSLarge Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Ribeira Peixe

What is the population of Ribeira Peixe?

Ribeira Peixe has a population of 590 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 34.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ribeira Peixe?

Ribeira Peixe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.7 inches.

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