Assomada Population 2026
Assomada has a population of 21,297, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, located in Santa Catarina. Roughly 4.0% of Cape Verde's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Praia, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,297
Rank in Cape Verde
#4
Coordinates
15.10°N, 23.68°W
~391 m elevation · Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Distance to capital (Praia)
26 km
16 miles, straight line
Cities near Assomada
FAQ
What is the population of Assomada?
Assomada has a population of 21,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Cape Verde.
What region is Assomada in?
Assomada is located in Santa Catarina, Cape Verde.
Is Assomada the capital of Cape Verde?
No, the capital of Cape Verde is Praia, about 26 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
← All biggest cities in Cape Verde · Cape Verde population by year