Espinho Branco

Espinho Branco
Espinho Branco
Settlement
	Espinho Branco
	Coordinates: 15°13′23″N 23°37′23″W / 15.223°N 23.623°WCoordinates: 15°13′23″N 23°37′23″W / 15.223°N 23.623°W
Country	Cape Verde
Island	Santiago
Municipality	São Miguel
Civil parish	São Miguel Arcanjo
Population (2010)
• Total	869
ID	76107

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[]

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

[census10-1] "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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