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Riboque, Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé Island · Sao Tome and Principe

Riboque is a small town in São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 4,640. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,640 Population 15/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
65.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About Riboque

Riboque is a suburb of the city São Tomé in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 4,640.

People

Population4,640
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain65.2 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population4,640
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates0.3353°, 6.7232°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvinceSão Tomé Island
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation65.2 inches (1,657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Riboque

Riboque is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (São Tomé Island) with a population of 4,640. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Climate in Riboque

Riboque has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1283 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 56.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 105.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 76.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 123.6
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 209.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 275.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 35.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 16.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 112.7
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 147.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.1
Riboque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates0.3353°N, 6.7232°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

May 26, 2010 109 km NE of San Antonio de Palé, Equatorial Guinea M4.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
February 78°F (26°C) 6.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in Wettest
May 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in

Riboque has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Riboque

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola de Enfermagem - - - -
Escola Basica de São João - - - -
Escola Básica de Oque-Del-Rei - - - -
Escola Primáia de Riboque - - - -
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Museums in Riboque

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Coffe Museum
São Sebastião Museum

Libraries in Riboque

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

Farmers Markets in Riboque

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

Hotels in Riboque

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

São Pedro Guesthouse

Restaurants in Riboque

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

O Boteco
Piroga Sao Pedro
Restaurant XS
Seven Restaurante

Gas Stations in Riboque

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENCO

Stadiums & Teams in Riboque

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Riboque

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
São Tomé International AirportTMSLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Riboque

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Boa Morte
Capela S. Miguel
Igreja Maná

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 Riboque

What is the population of Riboque?

Riboque has a population of 4,640 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 318.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Riboque?

Riboque has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.2 inches.

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