Monte Forte, São Tomé and Príncipe

Monte Forte
Village
A drying shelter at Roça de Monte Forte, behind it is a warehouse and its surrounding area including the mountains
Monte Forte
Location on São Tomé Island
Coordinates: 0°19′51″N 6°31′51″E / 0.3309°N 6.5309°E / 0.3309; 6.5309Coordinates: 0°19′51″N 6°31′51″E / 0.3309°N 6.5309°E / 0.3309; 6.5309
Country  São Tomé and Príncipe
Province São Tomé
District Lembá
Population (2008)
 • Total 80
Time zone UTC+0 (UTC)

Monte Forte is a settlement in the westcentral part of the Lembá District on the northwestern coast of São Tomé Island in São Tomé and Príncipe and is connected with the road linking the National Route 2 (EN2) and Generosa. Its population is 80 (2008 est.),[1] Northeast are Ponta Figo and the district capital Neves.

Population history

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001
(census) 		70—    
2008
(estimate) 		80+14.3%

About the village

Agriculture is the dominant industry.

Its notable landmark is its church and Roça de Monte Forte, a warehouse and also has a drying shelter area, cocoa is being produced at the warehouse. The house also serves as a hotel today.

References

  1. ↑ Agostinho Miguel (2013-11-13). "Evolução da população São-Tomense por localidades, 2001/2007-08" (PDF). Retrieved 2017-12-01.
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