Espargos Population 2026

Espargos has a population of 24,500, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, located in Sal. Roughly 4.6% of Cape Verde's population lives here. It is about 5.6× smaller than Praia, the country's biggest city.

Location of Espargos (capital Praia shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

24,500

Rank in Cape Verde

Coordinates

16.76°N, 22.94°W

~53 m elevation · Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Distance to capital (Praia)

212 km

132 miles, straight line

Cities near Espargos

Assomada21,297 people · ~200 km away
Praia137,868 people · ~212 km away
Mindelo69,013 people · ~217 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Espargos?

Espargos has a population of 24,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Cape Verde.

What region is Espargos in?

Espargos is located in Sal, Cape Verde.

Is Espargos the capital of Cape Verde?

No, the capital of Cape Verde is Praia, about 212 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.

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