Santo António (Portuguese for Anthony the Great, Saint Anthony), also known as Santo António do Príncipe, is the main settlement of the island of Príncipe in São Tomé and Príncipe. It lies on the north east coast. It is the capital of the Autonomous Region of Príncipe. Its population is 2,620 (2012), about 35% of the island's population.São Tomé and Príncipe
www.citypopulation.de The town is known for its Portuguese colonial architecture, colonial architecture and for its Church (building), churches: Church of Our Lady of the Conception and Church of Our Lady of the Rosary.Santo António
Heritage of Portuguese Influence The town is also known for the ''Auto das Floripes'' play, which is performed by the citizens.

History

The town Santo António was founded in 1502, and was a centre of sugarcane cultivation. In 1695, the Fortaleza de Santo António da Ponta da Mina, Fort of Ponta da Mina was built at the entrance of the bay of Santo António. Town and fortress were destroyed by French privateers in 1706. From 1753 until 1852, it was the colonial Capital (political), capital of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe.

Climate

Santo António has a tropical monsoon climate, with very warm to hot temperatures and oppressive humidity year-round. The average temperature is . The average annual rainfall is , with the least rain in July and the most in October.

Transportation

Príncipe Airport lies 3 km north of the town. It offers flights to São Tomé International Airport six times weekly on Africa's Connection STP.

Sports

The town has the only sports facility on the island, Estádio Regional 13 de Junho. The facility is home to the football clubs Sporting Clube do Príncipe and GD Os Operários.Estádio Regional 13 De Junho
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International relations

Santo António is twin towns and sister cities, twinned with: * Aveiro, PortugalGeminações de Cidades e Vilas
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References

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