Ribeira Peixe
| Ribeira Peixe | |
|---|---|
  Ribeira Peixe Location on São Tomé Island | |
| Coordinates: 0°5′25″N 6°36′55″E / 0.09028°N 6.61528°ECoordinates: 0°5′25″N 6°36′55″E / 0.09028°N 6.61528°E | |
| Country |
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| Province: | São Tomé |
| District | Caué |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 543 |
| Time zone | UTC0 (GMT) |
Ribeira Peixe (formerly: Perseverança[1]) is a village on São Tomé Island in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 543 (2008 est.).[2] The stream name means Fish Creek in which the stream are abundant in fishes.
As is with the south of the island and the whole district, its primarily spoken language is the Angolar Creole (Ngola).
Nearby places include Praia Pesqueira nearby to the west, Dona Augusta to the north and further northeast São João dos Angolares.
Population history
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2001 (census) | 476 | — |
| 2008 (estimate) | 543 | +14.1% |
About Ribeira Peixe
The village forms a part of the Obo Natural Park. In 2007, there were proof that the São Tomé fiscal (Lanius newtoni) they are founded in Ribeira Peixe and in Ana Chaves, based on a few observations that they were 50 examples.
The only famous attraction is its own roça which once produced cocoa during Portuguese rule.
The only football (soccer) club is FC Ribeira Peixe.
References
- ↑ Roça Ribeira Peixe
- ↑ INE, Evolução da população São-Tomense por localidades, 2001/2007-08
Further reading
- Rare Birds Yearbook 2007
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