Espinho Branco

Espinho Branco
Settlement
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
Country Cape Verde
Island Santiago
Municipality São Miguel
Civil parish São Miguel Arcanjo
Population (2010)[1]
  Total 869

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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