Palmeira, Cape Verde

Palmeira is a town[2] in the northwestern part of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 1,420. The town is situated on the west coast, about 4 km west of the island capital Espargos. Located at Baía de Palmeira, a small bay south of the village, it is home to the main port of the island of Sal. It is the third busiest port of Cape Verde in freight traffic.[3]

Palmeira
Settlement
The Port of Palmeira, one of three of the island's ports
Palmeira
Coordinates: 16.758°N 22.982°W / 16.758; -22.982
CountryCape Verde
IslandSal
MunicipalitySal
Civil parishNossa Senhora das Dores
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (2010)[1]
  Total1,420
ID41101

History

A small settlement at the location of present Palmeira was observed by an English captain in 1720.[4] It was mentioned as "Palmera" in the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.[5]

References

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