Achada Grande Tras
Achada Grande Tras | |
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Neighborhood | |
![]() Nelson Mandela International Airport, the airport of the island of Santiago | |
Coordinates: 14°55′16″N 23°29′13″W / 14.921°N 23.487°WCoordinates: 14°55′16″N 23°29′13″W / 14.921°N 23.487°W | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | Santiago Island |
City | Praia |
Population (2010) | 2,958 |
Postal code | 7600 |
Website | www.cmpraia.cv |
![](../I/m/Praia-Port_(2).jpg)
The Port of Praia during expansion in August 2012, viewed at the former cannon armory at the Plateau of Praia
Achada Grande Tras is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 2,958 at the 2010 census.[1] It is situated east of the city centre, and south of the Nelson Mandela International Airport. Adjacent neighbourhoods include Achada Grande Frente and Lem Ferreira to the west.
![](../I/m/Francisco_Mendes_Airport.jpg)
Francisco Mendes International Airport served the island until 2004.
![](../I/m/Praia_Harbor.jpg)
The Port of Praia before expansion in 2007
![](../I/m/Monumento_ao_emigrante%2C_Praia%2C_Cape_Verde.jpg)
Monument to Emigrants at the circle facing Avenida Aristides Pereira next to the airport
Landmarks and points of interest
- Complexo Desportivo Adega - center
- Nelson Mandela International Airport, the city's and the island's airport - north
- Praia Harbour
References
- ↑ "2010 Census results Santiago". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.
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