São João dos Angolares
São João dos Angolares is a small town on the east coast of São Tomé Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is the seat of Caué District. Its population is 3,605 (2012).[1] The town lies 17 km southwest of Santana, 17 km northeast of Porto Alegre and 24 km southwest of the capital São Tomé. The Portuguese-based creole language Angolar (Ngola) is spoken in and around São João dos Angolares.[2] The plantation complex Roça São João has been restored and is now a restaurant, hotel and arts centre.[3] The town's football (soccer) club is UDRA (União Desportiva Rei Amador).
São João dos Angolares | |
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  São João dos Angolares Location on São Tomé Island | |
| Coordinates: 0°8′N 6°39′E | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Island | São Tomé |
| District | Caué |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 3,605 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Population history
| Year | Population |
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| 2001 (census)[1] | 1,862 |
| 2012 (census)[1] | 3,605 |
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References
- São Tomé and Príncipe www.citypopulation.de
- Angolar, Ethnologue
- Roça São João, www.pousadas.st
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