Prainha is a subdivision of the city of
Praia
Praia (, Portuguese for "beach") is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde.[Santiago
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,
Cape Verde
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. Its population was 309 at the 2010 census.
It is situated on the coast, south of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are
Achada Santo António to the north and
Quebra Canela to the west. Several foreign embassies are located in Prainha.
The most notable landmark is
Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse, located on
Ponta Temerosa, the island's southernmost point.
References
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Subdivisions of Praia
Beaches of Cape Verde