Nova Estrela

Settlement in Príncipe, São Tomé and Príncipe
1°37′11″N 7°25′51″E / 1.6196°N 7.4308°E / 1.6196; 7.4308CountrySão Tomé and PríncipeAutonomous RegionPríncipePopulation
 (2012)
 • Total222Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Nova Estrela (Portuguese for new star) is a village in the eastern part of Príncipe Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 222 (2012 census).[1] Nova Estrela is located 2 km southeast of the island capital of Santo António.

Nearby settlements include Portinho to the northeast, Terreiro Velho to the southwest and Bela Vista to the west.

Population history

Historical population
YearPop.±%
2001[2] 263—    
2008[2] 300+14.1%
2012[1] 222−26.0%

References

  1. ^ a b 2012 detailed census São Tomé e Príncipe Archived 2019-03-27 at the Wayback Machine, Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  2. ^ a b "Evolução da população São-Tomense por localidades, 2001/2007-08" (PDF). Instituto Nacional de Estatística. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-02-09.