Autonomous Region of Príncipe
The Autonomous Region of Príncipe (Portuguese: Região Autónoma do Príncipe) is an autonomous administrative division of the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Established on 29 April 1995, it covers the island of Príncipe and a number of small uninhabited islands around it, with an area of 142 km2 (55 sq mi) in total. As defined by the constitution of São Tomé and Príncipe, the Autonomous Region of Príncipe has a Regional Assembly and a Regional Government. Its population was 7,324 at the 2012 census; the latest official estimate was 8,420. It consists of a single district: Pagué. Its seat is the town Santo António.
Autonomous Region of Príncipe
Região Autónoma do Príncipe | |
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Autonomous Region | |
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Map of São Tomé and Príncipe highlighting Príncipe Region near the top right corner | |
| Coordinates: 1°37′N 7°24′E | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Capital | Santo António |
| Area | |
| • Total | 142 km2 (55 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 947 m (3,107 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 8,420 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 |
| ISO 3166 code | ST-P |
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