Mindelo
Mindelo | |
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View of Porto Grande Bay Portrait of Cesária Évora Carnival of Mindelo | |
| Coordinates: 16°53′10″N 24°59′17″W / 16.886°N 24.988°W | |
| Island | São Vicente |
| Municipality | São Vicente |
| Civil Parish | Nossa Senhora da Luz |
| Founded | 1793 |
| City | 1879 |
| Area | |
• Total | 67 km2 (26 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 70,468 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-01:00 (CVT) |
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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 colourful and animated carnival celebrations, with roots in Portuguese traditions later influenced by the Brazilian culture.