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Ponta do Sol
City in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde
Overview
Ponta do Sol is a picturesque coastal town on the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde, known for its pastel-colored houses, dramatic cliffs, and lively local culture. With just over 3,000 residents, it offers a peaceful retreat and a starting point for some of the island's best hiking trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cape Verde
Municipality
Ribeira Grande
Population
3,300
Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
17.20°, -25.09°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$694
Local Cost
$415
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
30
Temperature
23.3°C
Summer Avg
24.3°C
Winter Avg
21.7°C
Record High
29.8°C
Record Low
17.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
320 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
63 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
8
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
NTO
Distance
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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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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