Santana, São Tomé and Príncipe
| Santana | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Ilhéu Santana | |
  Santana Location on São Tomé Island | |
| Coordinates: 0°15′N 6°44′E / 0.250°N 6.733°ECoordinates: 0°15′N 6°44′E / 0.250°N 6.733°E | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Province | São Tomé Province |
| District | Cantagalo District |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 628 |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+0) |
| Area code(s) | (+238) 71 |
Santana (Portuguese for Saint Anne) is a town located on the eastern coast of São Tomé Island, which is part of the island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is the seat of Cantagalo District. Its population is 628 (2008 est.).[1] Santana is also connected with the National Route 2 (EN2) linking the capital and São João dos Angolares.
It is also an islet located off the shores around town (see Ilhéu de Santana).
The most notable hotel in town is Club Santana.
Population history
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2001 (census) | 551 | — |
| 2008 (estimate) | 628 | +14.0% |
Sister city
Persons
- Alda Bandeira, a São Tomean politician
- Conceição Lima, poet
Sports
- 6 de Setembro - football (soccer) club
- Santana FC
All of its clubs play at Campo de Futebol de Santana
References
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| Culture | ||
 Capitals of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
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