Espinho Branco

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Espinho Branco
Settlement
Espinho Branco is located in Cape Verde
Espinho Branco
Espinho Branco
Coordinates: 15°13′23″N 23°37′23″W / 15.223°N 23.623°W / 15.223; -23.623Coordinates: 15°13′23″N 23°37′23″W / 15.223°N 23.623°W / 15.223; -23.623
CountryCape Verde
IslandSantiago
MunicipalitySão Miguel
Civil parishSão Miguel Arcanjo
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total869
ID76107

Espinho Branco is a village in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 869. It is situated near the coast, 5 km northwest of Calheta de São Miguel. Espinho Branco is known for its community of Rabelados, a group of people who opposed reforms of the Catholic church and maintain a traditional way of life.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.
  2. ^ Ofertas Turísticas, Câmara Municipal de São Miguel
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