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Cidade Velha
City in Ribeira Grande de Santiago, Cape Verde
Overview
Cidade Velha, once the capital of Cape Verde, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its deep colonial history and picturesque setting along Santiago island's coast. Its blend of historic architecture, seaside charm, and welcoming locals makes it a unique gem for history lovers and explorers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cape Verde
Municipality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Population
3,319
Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
14.92°, -23.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
64
Food Safety
62
Monthly Cost
$748
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$320
Cashless
21
English
24
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
23.0°C
Record High
30.1°C
Record Low
19.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
325 mm
Internet Speed
103 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
RAI
Distance
13 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.
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