Coordinates: 14°55′15″N 23°30′30″W / 14.92083°N 23.50833°WCoordinates: 14°55′15″N 23°30′30″W / 14.92083°N 23.50833°W | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Municipality | Praia (seat) |
Area | |
• Total | 94 km2 (36 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 127,832 |
• Density | 1,360/km2 (3,522/sq mi) |
Website | Official website |
Praia is the capital of the island nation of Cape Verde. It lies on Santiago island in the Sotavento archipelago. The city has, in 2010, a population of 127,832. Praia is Cape Verde's largest city. It is also the commercial center of the country. The name Praia means "beach" in Portuguese.