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Mindelo

Second largest city of Cape Verde

CitycityQ495547

Country: Cape Verde
Located in: São Vicente
Population: 70,468(June 16, 2010)
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Area: 67 km²
Elevation: 61 m
Postal code: 2110

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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 colorful and animated carnival celebrations, with roots in Portuguese traditions later influenced by the Brazilian culture.

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Twinned administrative body: Coimbra
Oeiras
Mafra
Vila do Conde
Porto
Capital of: São Vicente
Native label: Mindelo
Mindel
Local dialing code: 230
231
232
Official language: Portuguese
Cape Verdean Creole

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