What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé lies on the island country of São Tomé and Príncipe in Central Africa.
São Tomé is the capital and seat of government of São Tomé and Príncipe. São Tomé and Príncipe itself has an estimated population of 240,254 (2025).
São Tomé is also the largest city in São Tomé and Príncipe, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
São Tomé at a glance
| City population | 71,868 (2015 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Founded | 1485 |
| Largest city in São Tomé and Príncipe | São Tomé |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
| Currency | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) |
About São Tomé
Founded in the 15th century, São Tomé is one of Africa's oldest colonial cities.
The city's name is Portuguese for Saint Thomas.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: São Tomé.
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