Lobata District

District of São Tomé and Príncipe
District in São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe
0°22′N 6°40′E / 0.367°N 6.667°E / 0.367; 6.667CountrySão Tomé and PríncipeIslandSão ToméSeatGuadalupeArea
 • Total105 km2 (41 sq mi)Population
 (2012)
 • Total19,365 • Density180/km2 (480/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+0 (UTC)

Lobata is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 105 km2 (41 sq mi),[1] and its population is 19,365 (2012).[2] The district seat is Guadalupe. It is divided into the four statistical subdistricts Guadalupe, Santo Amaro, Conde and Micoló.[3][2]: 15 

Geography

The district includes an islet called the Ilhéu das Cabras. Numerous beaches dot the coast, including Praia de Lagoa Azul, das Conchas, Guegue Micoló, das Plancas and dos Tamarindos. The eastern part of the district is increasingly urbanised due to its proximity to the city São Tomé.

Population

Population of Lobata District (1940—2012)
Year Population
1940[4]
9,194
1950[4]
8,181
1960[4]
7,905
1970[4]
9,372
1981[4]
11,731
1991[4]
14,173
2001[4][2]
15,187
2012[4][2]
19,365

Settlements

The main settlement is the town Guadalupe. Other settlements are:

Landmarks and points of interest

Politics

Lobata currently has six seats in the National Assembly.[5]

Notable people

Twin towns

References

  1. ^ Sao Tome and Principe, citypopulation.de
  2. ^ a b c d Projecção a nível distrital 2012 - 2020[permanent dead link], Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  3. ^ Statistical divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe[permanent dead link], Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h Evolução da População Recenseada, 1940 a 2012, Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  5. ^ Elections in São Tomé and Principe, African Elections Database.
  6. ^ a b c Geminações de Cidades e Vilas

External links

  • Media related to Lobata District at Wikimedia Commons
Places adjacent to Lobata District