Calabaceira, Praia

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Calabaceira is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,582 at the 2010 census. It is situated northwest of the city centre, on the north bank of Ribeira da Trindade. Adjacent neighbourhoods include Vila Nova to the east, Achadinha to the south, Pensamento to the west and Safende to the north. ()

Coordinates: 14°56'17"N, 23°31'14"W

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Calabaceira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Quartel Jaime Mota, Avenida Charles Darwin, Avenida Amílcar Cabral.

1.5 miSE
Museum
Museu Etnográfico da Praia, Praia
38 min walk • The Museu Etnográfico da Praia is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Cape Verde's bustling capital city, Praia. As a beacon of heritage on the island of Santiago, this museum offers visitors a profound glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Cape Verde.
0.9 miSE
Museum
Quartel Jaime Mota, Praia
24 min walk • Quartel Jaime Mota is a historical building in the historic city centre of Praia, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of Avenida Andrade Corvo, near the Presidential Palace of Cape Verde.
1.4 miSE
Street
Avenida Charles Darwin, Praia
37 min walk • Achada Grande Frente is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,436 at the 2010 census.
1.4 miSE
Street
Avenida Amílcar Cabral, Praia
37 min walk • Avenida Amílcar Cabral is an avenue in the Plateau, the historic centre of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It is the neighborhood's longest street and the main artery of the city centre.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Vila Nova, Praia
19 min walk • Vila Nova is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,868 at the 2010 census. It is situated north of the city centre.
0.9 miE
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Ponta de Água, Praia
23 min walk • Ponta de Água is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 8,682 at the 2010 census. It is situated 2 km north of the city centre.
1.2 miS
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Terra Branca, Praia
31 min walk • Terra Branca is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,470 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Várzea to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Tira Chapéu to the west.
1.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde, Praia
42 min walk • The Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde is a private university in Cape Verde. The university is named after the famous Swiss child psychologist and philosopher Jean Piaget.
1 miSE
City, Neighbourhood
Achadinha de Baixo, Praia
25 min walk • Achadinha is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 8,483 at the 2010 census. It is situated north of the city centre.
1.2 miSE
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Fazenda, Praia
30 min walk • Fazenda is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 1,848 at the 2010 census. It is situated directly north of the city centre. Bordering neighbourhoods include Lem Cachorro to the northeast, Paiol to the east, Platô to the south and Achadinha to the west.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Craveiro Lopes, Praia
29 min walk • Bairro Craveiro Lopes is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 1,519 at the 2010 census. It is situated northwest of the city centre.