Praia | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 14°57′N 23°31′W / 14.95°N 23.52°W | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | Santiago |
Area | |
• Total | 102.6 km2 (39.6 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 131,719 |
• Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
ID | 74 |
Website | Official website |
Praia is a concelho (municipality) of Cape Verde. It is situated in the southern part of the island of Santiago. Its seat is the city Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Its area is 120.6 km2 (46.6 sq mi), and its population was 131,719 at the 2010 census.[2] The municipality consists of one freguesia (civil parish), Nossa Senhora da Graça. The city hall is located in the Platô part of the city.