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Mindelo
City in São Vicente, Cape Verde
Overview
Mindelo, the cultural capital of Cape Verde, is famed for its lively music, colonial architecture, and lively harbor setting. The city offers a blend of African and Portuguese influences, and is a gateway to stunning beaches and scenic landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cape Verde
Municipality
São Vicente
Population
70,468
Time Zone
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Coordinates
16.89°, -24.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$936
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
50
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
10 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VXE
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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