1. Praia – 159,000
Capital and largest city; political, economic, and cultural hub.
2. Mindelo – 70,000
Major port city on São Vicente Island.
3. Santa Maria – 26,000
Tourism hub on Sal Island.
4. Assomada – 22,000
Market town in the interior of Santiago Island.
5. Pedra Badejo – 16,000
Coastal town on Santiago Island.
6. Tarrafal (Santiago) – 12,000
Fishing town and tourist destination on Santiago Island.
7. Espargos – 12,000
Administrative center of Sal Island.
8. Porto Novo – 10,000
Main port on Santo Antão Island.
9. Calheta de São Miguel – 9,000
Coastal town on Santiago Island.
10. Sal Rei – 6,000
Main town on Boa Vista Island.
11. São Filipe – 6,000
Main town on Fogo Island.
12. Ribeira Grande – 6,000
Main town on Santo Antão Island.
13. Tarrafal de São Nicolau – 5,000
Coastal town on São Nicolau Island.
14. Pombas – 5,000
Small coastal town on Santo Antão Island.
The above is subject to change.
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