Mindelo
Settlement in São Vicente, Cape Verde / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the parish in Portugal, see Mindelo (Vila do Conde).
Mindelo is a port city[2] in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and the municipality of São Vicente. The city is home to 93% of the entire island's population. Mindelo is known for its colourful and animated carnival celebrations, with roots in Portuguese traditions later influenced by the Brazilian culture.
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Mindelo | |
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Settlement | |
Coordinates: 16.886°N 24.988°W / 16.886; -24.988 | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | São Vicente |
Municipality | São Vicente |
Civil parish | Nossa Senhora da Luz |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 69,904 |
ID | 21101 |
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