João Varela, Cape Verde

For the Portuguese philanthropist that lived during the 16th century, see João Varela, no relation to the place name

João Varela, Cape Verde
Coordinates: 14°57′25″N 23°34′59″W / 14.957°N 23.583°W / 14.957; -23.583Coordinates: 14°57′25″N 23°34′59″W / 14.957°N 23.583°W / 14.957; -23.583
Country Cape Verde
Island Santiago
Municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Civil parish Santíssimo Nome de Jesus
Population (2010)[1]
  Total 394

João Varela is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated 5 km northeast of Cidade Velha and 9 km northwest of the capital Praia. It is part of the municipality of Ribeira Grande de Santiago.

References

  1. "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 17 March 2014.
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