Ribeira da Barca
Settlement in Santiago, Cape Verde
Ribeira da Barca is a town in the municipality of Santa Catarina, on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 2,317. It is situated on the west coast, at the mouth of the stream Ribeira da Barca, 11 km northwest of Assomada. The settlement was mentioned as "Rivera das Baras" in the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,317
- Coordinates
- 15.137, -23.759
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Elevation
- 13 m
Overview of Ribeira da Barca
Ribeira da Barca sits in Cabo Verde and reads as a small settlement. Population figures land around 2,317. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for nature.
Things to do in Ribeira da Barca
Nature in Ribeira da Barca
(1)Nature in Ribeira da Barca covers Caves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ribeira da Barca's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Cabo Verde first, then drive or cycle into Ribeira da Barca. The local time zone is Atlantic/Cape_Verde.
Similar destinations
Places near Ribeira da Barca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ribeira da Barca known for?
- Ribeira da Barca is mainly a destination for nature, set in Cabo Verde with around 2,317 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ribeira da Barca?
- You can plan around Caves in Ribeira da Barca. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Ribeira da Barca located?
- Administratively, Ribeira da Barca sits in Cabo Verde — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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