Cantagalo District
District of São Tomé and Príncipe
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Cantagalo is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 119 km2 (46 sq mi),[1] and its population is 17,161 (2012).[2] The district seat is Santana. Cantagalo is divided into the two statistical subdistricts Santana and Ribeira Afonso.[3][2]: 15
Cantagalo | |
|---|---|
District | |
Location within São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| Coordinates: 0°13′N 6°42′E | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Island | São Tomé |
| Seat | Santana |
| Area | |
• Total | 119 km2 (46 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 17,161 |
| • Density | 144/km2 (374/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (UTC) |
Population
Settlements
The main settlement is the town Santana. Other settlements are:
Points of interests
- Roça Água Izé
- Ilhéu de Santana
Politics
Cantagalo currently has seven seats in the National Assembly.[5]