Figueira das Naus

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Figueira das Naus
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Coordinates: 15°10′55″N23°43′52″W / 15.182°N 23.731°W / 15.182; -23.731 Coordinates: 15°10′55″N23°43′52″W / 15.182°N 23.731°W / 15.182; -23.731
Country Cape Verde
Island Santiago
Municipality Santa Catarina
Civil parish Santa Catarina
Population (2010) [1]
  Total 1,157

Figueira das Naus is a settlement in the western part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality of Santa Catarina. In 2010 its population was 1,157. It is situated 11 km south of Tarrafal and 12 km northwest of Assomada. It is situated on the secondary road connecting Fundura and Ribeira da Prata.

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