Palmeira, Cape Verde
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Palmeira | |
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Settlement | |
 The Port of Palmeira, one of three of the island's ports | |
  Palmeira | |
| Coordinates: 16°45′29″N 22°58′55″W / 16.758°N 22.982°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Sal |
| Municipality | Sal |
| Civil parish | Nossa Senhora das Dores |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 1,420 |
| ID | 41101 |
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] Port da Palmeira is a member port of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).[4]
