Settlement in Santiago, Cape Verde
15°13′23″N 23°37′23″W / 15.223°N 23.623°W / 15.223; -23.623Country | Cape Verde |
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Island | Santiago |
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Municipality | São Miguel |
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Civil parish | São Miguel Arcanjo |
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Population (2010)[1] |
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• Total | 869 |
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ID | 76107 |
Espinho Branco is a village in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 869. It is situated near the coast, 5 km northwest of Calheta de São Miguel. Espinho Branco is known for its community of Rabelados, a group of people who opposed reforms of the Catholic church and maintain a traditional way of life.[2]
References
- ^ "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.
- ^ Ofertas Turísticas, Câmara Municipal de São Miguel