Categories in Praia
Auto Machine ShopAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas stationGas StationNew car dealersAgricultural ProductionBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterHandicraftImport Export CompanyWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreShoe storesWomen's clothingMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderAssociation or OrganizationCatholic ChurchChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsCity or Town HallCivil PoliceCommunity CenterEmbassies and consulatesFederal Government OfficeGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPentecostal ChurchPolice DepartmentPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchShipping ServiceSocial Services OrganizationSolar Energy CompanyState Government OfficeComputer Consultant
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Praia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 190 |
| Corporate management | 138 |
| Shopping | 96 |
| Education | 90 |
| Other accommodation | 88 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 63 |
| Hotels and motels | 61 |
| Electronics stores | 56 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 56 |
| Apartments | 55 |
| Churches | 46 |
| Public administration | 42 |
| Clothing stores | 37 |
| Real estate | 36 |
Praia Facts
| Area | 55.6 km² |
| Population | 14,524 |
| Male Population | 6,521 (44.9%) |
| Female Population | 8,003 (55.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +131.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.9% |
| Median Age | 19.5 years (Male: 18.2, Female: 21.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,041 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Palmarejo, Achada de Santo António, Plato, Terra Branca, Várzea |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cape Verde Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 14.93152, -23.51254 |
| Postal Codes | 7600, 7601, 7602 |
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Praia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,279 | 8,136 | 10,454 | 11,810 | 14,524 | 12,865 | 11,141 |
| Population Density | 113 / km² | 146.4 / km² | 188.1 / km² | 212.6 / km² | 261.4 / km² | 231.5 / km² | 200.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPraia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 38.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | +131.3% | +78.5% | +38.9% |
| Praia, Cape Verde (municipality) | — | — | — |
| Cape Verde | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Praia Median Age
Median Age: 19.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | 19.5 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 18.2 yrs |
| Praia, Cape Verde (municipality) | 19.5 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 18.2 yrs |
| Cape Verde | 23 yrs | 23.4 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Praia Population Density
Population Density: 261 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | 14,524 | 55.6 km² | 261 / km² |
| Praia, Cape Verde (municipality) | 11,810 | 55.4 km² | 213 / km² |
| Cape Verde | 455,281 | 4,124.8 km² | 110 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Praia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Praia
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Praia
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Praia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Praia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,658 | $2,359 | $3,610 | $5,346 | $6,961 | $4,987 | $5,288 | $6,041 |
| Total GDP | $6.4M | $10.5M | $18.8M | $30.1M | $41.6M | $31.2M | $34.7M | $38M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Praia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia | 32,192 tn | 2.22 tn | 579.4 tons/km² |
| Praia, Cape Verde (municipality) | 26,177 tn | 2.22 tn | 472.8 tons/km² |
| Cape Verde | 853,612 tn | 1.87 tn | 206.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Praia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 32,192 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 579.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/90 | 10:12 AM | 4.2 | 32.6 km | 10,000 m | Cape Verde | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Praia
Praia (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɾajɐ], meaning "beach", in both Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole), is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde, an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. It lies on the southern coast of Santiago ..
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