Lembá District
District of São Tomé and Príncipe
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Lembá is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 229.5 km2 (89 sq mi),[1] and its population is 14,652 (2012).[2] The district seat is Neves. It is divided into the two statistical subdistricts Neves and Santa Catarina.[3][2]: 15
Lembá | |
|---|---|
District | |
Location within São Tomé and Príncipe | |
| Coordinates: 0°16′52″N 6°29′58″E | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Island | São Tomé |
| Seat | Neves |
| Area | |
• Total | 229.5 km2 (88.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 14,652 |
| • Density | 63.84/km2 (165.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (UTC) |
Geography
Much of the district lies within Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé.[4] The district has the nation's highest point, Pico de São Tomé. The river Xufexufe flows through the district. A few islets are adjacent to the island coast including Gabado and Ilhéu de São Miguel.
Population
Settlements
The main settlement is the town Neves. Other settlements are:
Politics
Lembá currently has six seats in the National Assembly.[6]
Twin towns and sister cities
Lembá District is twinned with:
- Crato, Portugal[7]
- Santa Marta de Penaguião, Portugal[7]
