Place:Santo António, Pagué, São Tomé and Príncipe

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NameSanto António
Alt namesSanto Antoniosource: Getty Vocabulary Program
Santo Antóniosource: Encyclopædia Britannica (1985) X, 440; Rand McNally Atlas (1994) I-155
TypeCity
Coordinates1.617°N 7.45°E
Located inPagué, São Tomé and Príncipe
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names


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Santo António (Portuguese for Saint Anthony), also known as Santo António do Príncipe, is the main settlement of the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. It lies on the north east coast. It is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Príncipe. Its population is 2,620 (2012), about 35% of the island's population. The town is known for its colonial architecture and for its churches: Church of Our Lady of the Conception and Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. The town is also known for the Auto das Floripes play, which is performed by the citizens.

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