São João dos Angolares
Town in São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe
0°8′N 6°39′E / 0.133°N 6.650°E / 0.133; 6.650 (2012)
São João dos Angolares is a small town on the east coast of São Tomé Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is the seat of Caué District. Its population is 3,605 (2012).[1] The town lies 17 km southwest of Santana, 17 km northeast of Porto Alegre and 24 km southwest of the capital São Tomé. The Portuguese-based creole language Angolar (Ngola) is spoken in and around São João dos Angolares.[2] The plantation complex Roça São João has been restored and is now a restaurant, hotel and arts centre.[3] The town's football (soccer) club is UDRA (União Desportiva Rei Amador).
Population history
Year | Population |
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2001 (census)[1] | 1,862 |
2012 (census)[1] | 3,605 |
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District capitals of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Guadalupe
- Neves
- Santana
- Santo António
- São João dos Angolares
- São Tomé
- Trindade
São Tomé is also the national capital, Santo António is also the capital of the autonomous region of Príncipe
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