Mindelo

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. Mindelo is known for its colourful and animated carnival celebrations, with roots in Portuguese traditions later influenced by the Brazilian culture.

For the parish in Portugal, see Mindelo (Vila do Conde).

Mindelo
Settlement
Mindelo from Monte Verde
Coordinates: 16.886°N 24.988°W / 16.886; -24.988
CountryCape Verde
IslandSão Vicente
MunicipalitySão Vicente
Civil parishNossa Senhora da Luz
Population
 (2010)
 • Total69,904
ID21101
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