Mindelo
Mindelo is a regional capital in Cabo Verde with a population of about 69,013.
Mindelo is a port city 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 and is Cape Verde's second most populous city and largest city in Barlavento Islands. Mindelo is also considered the cultural capital of Cape Verde, known for its colourful and animated carnival celebrations, with roots in Portuguese traditions later influenced by the Brazilian culture.
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About Mindelo
| Country | Cabo Verde |
| Continent | Africa |
| Explore | 11 |
| Population | 69,013 |
| Local currency | CVE |
| Coordinates | 16.8901, -24.9804 |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Town |
| Distance to the capital | 268 km · Praia |
| Population (Cabo Verde) | #2 most populated in Cabo Verde |
| Where on Earth | 16°53′25″N · 24°58′50″W |
| Hemisphere | N · W |
| Distance to the equator | 1,880 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 8,139 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Sāngli (India) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -16.89, 155.02 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Paris | 4,327 km |
| London | 4,430 km |
| São Paulo | 5,076 km |
| New York | 5,372 km |
| Cairo | 5,859 km |
| Moscow | 6,760 km |