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Santo António, Sao Tome and Principe

Príncipe · Sao Tome and Principe

Santo António is a small town in Príncipe, Sao Tome and Principe with a population of 1,156. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,156 Population 176/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
85.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Sao Tome Timezone

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About Santo António

Santo António

Santo António, also known as Santo António do Príncipe, is the main settlement of the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. It lies on the north east coast. It is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Príncipe. Its population is 2,620 (2012), about 35% of the island's population. The town is known for its colonial architecture and for its churches: Church of Our Lady of the Conception and Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. The town is also known for the Auto das Floripes play, which is performed by the citizens.

People

Population1,156
Density176/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain85.4 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,156
Population Density176 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates1.6394°, 7.4195°
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome
Country🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
State / ProvincePríncipe
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation85.4 inches (2,168 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo António

Santo António is a small town in Sao Tome and Principe (Príncipe) with a population of 1,156. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Sao_Tome.

Santo António has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates1.6394°N, 7.4195°W
TimezoneAfrica/Sao_Tome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"
125% above Sao Tome and Principe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Warmest
April 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 2.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 15.0 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in

Santo António has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 74°F in July to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 85.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.0") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Santo António

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escola Paula Lavres
Escola Secundária
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Radio Stations near Santo António

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Santo António

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centro Cultural Português0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo António

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Peixe
Mercado Regional

Hotels in Santo António

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arca de Noé
Beira Mar by Juditinha
Bom Bom Principe Island Resort
D & D
Horta Cana
Residencial Brigada
Roça Sundy
Sundy Praia

Restaurants in Santo António

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amândio
Baratucho da Genu
Barbosa
Beira Mar by Juditinha
Beira Mar by Juditinha
Cruz
Discoteca Santo António
Horta Cana
Kucha
Mira-Rio
Mira-Rio
Passô
Restaurante Armazém da Roça Porto Real
Restaurante Sa
Rito Rito
Romar
Rosa Pão (Rosita)
Teresa
Zinha

Cafes in Santo António

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café do Aeroporto

Clinics in Santo António

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nova Apostolica
Posto de Nova Estrela
Posto de Porto Real
Posto de Praia Inhame
Posto de Sunde

Gas Stations in Santo António

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ST #2512417000

Banks in Santo António

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afriland First Bank STP
BISTP

Airports Near Santo António

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Principe AirportPCPMedium Airport

Post Offices in Santo António

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correios

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo António

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela De Ribeira Izé (ruins)
Igreja Católica
Igreja Evangélica
Igreja Nova Apostolic

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Santo António

What is the population of Santo António?

Santo António has a population of 1,156 residents and is located in Sao Tome and Principe. The population density is 176 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo António?

Santo António has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.4 inches.

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