Cities & Towns

Cities in Cape Verde - Best Places to Visit

There are 24 cities in Cape Verde. Praia is the most popular city with a population of 137,868.

Most Popular By Name By Population
Praia
1
Praia
Cape Verde's capital on Santiago island
Pop. 137,868
Cidade Velha
2
Cidade Velha
Historic Santiago town, Cape Verde's former colonial capital
Pop. 3,319
Mindelo
3
Mindelo
Cultural port city on São Vicente, home of morna music
Pop. 69,013
Espargos
4
Espargos
Main town on Sal, by the international airport
Pop. 24,500
Assomada
5
Assomada
Inland market town in Santiago's hills
Pop. 21,297
Tarrafal
6
Tarrafal
Laid-back beach town on Santiago
Pop. 13,483
Sal Rei
7
Sal Rei
Sleepy capital of Boa Vista island
Pop. 10,936
Santa Maria
8
Santa Maria
Sal's beach resort for kitesurfing
Pop. 8,400
São Filipe
9
São Filipe
City in São Filipe, Cabo Verde
Pop. 10,097
Nova Sintra
10
Nova Sintra
Mountain town and island capital of Brava, Cape Verde
Pop. 2,225
Porto Inglês
11
Porto Inglês
City on Maio Island, Cabo Verde
Pop. 4,472
Pedra Badejo
12
Pedra Badejo
City in Santa Cruz, Cabo Verde
Pop. 10,038
São Domingos
13
São Domingos
Island municipality on Santiago with agricultural economy
Pop. 2,960
Ribeira Grande
14
Ribeira Grande
Port town on Santo Antão island, Cape Verde
Pop. 3,000
Ribeira Brava
15
Ribeira Brava
Municipal seat on São Nicolau island, Cabo Verde
Pop. 2,851
Ponta do Sol
16
Ponta do Sol
Port town on Santo Antão Island, Cape Verde
Pop. 3,300
Picos
17
Picos
Cabo Verdean town on Santiago island
Pop. 2,040
Pombas
18
Pombas
Coastal town on Santo Antão island, Cape Verde
Pop. 1,429
Cova Figueira
19
Cova Figueira
Largest town on Fogo island, near volcano
Pop. 720
Calheta de São Miguel
20
Calheta de São Miguel
City in São Miguel, Cabo Verde
Pop. 6,329
21
João Teves
Town in Santiago island, Cape Verde's agricultural center
Pop. 627
22
Tarrafal de São Nicolau
City in Cabo Verde with beautiful beaches
Pop. 4,371
23
Porto Novo
Cabo Verde city with historical significance
Pop. 11,138
24
Santa Cruz
City in Santa Cruz, Cabo Verde
Pop. 9,488