São Filipe, Cape Verde
São Filipe | |
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Settlement | |
Square in São Filipe | |
| Coordinates: 14°53′42″N 24°29′53″W / 14.895°N 24.498°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Fogo |
| Municipality | São Filipe |
| Civil parish | Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 8,122 |
| Postal code | 8220 |
| ID | 82203 |
São Filipe (Portuguese for "Saint Philip") is a city on the west coast of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is the capital of the island, and the seat of the São Filipe Municipality. The island's airport, São Filipe Airport, is located on the southeastern edge of the town and the island's port is 4 km north of the center at Vale de Cavaleiros. The town's elevation is 20 meters.