Pedra Badejo
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Pedra Badejo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Pedra Badejo are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 25–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 19°C), and September the wettest (about 128 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1 | 19.2 | 4 | 9.9 |
| February | 24.7 | 18.8 | 6 | 10.4 |
| March | 24.9 | 18.9 | 1 | 11.0 |
| April | 25.8 | 19.7 | 4 | 11.3 |
| May | 26.1 | 20.4 | 1 | 11.5 |
| June | 27.4 | 21.4 | 4 | 11.5 |
| July | 28.1 | 22.4 | 23 | 10.8 |
| August | 29.0 | 23.7 | 83 | 10.2 |
| September | 28.9 | 24.3 | 128 | 9.9 |
| October | 29.0 | 23.9 | 30 | 10.6 |
| November | 27.7 | 22.3 | 11 | 10.1 |
| December | 25.9 | 20.4 | 8 | 10.1 |
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01 · OverviewPedra Badejo, in brief
Landscape and Climate of Pedra Badejo
Pedra Badejo is a city situated in the eastern part of the island of Santiago, Cabo Verde. It functions as the seat of the Santa Cruz municipality.
The city's geographic layout integrates coastal features, agricultural terrain, and aquatic environments. Positioned directly on the east coast, Pedra Badejo features a beach close to the center of the city. The municipality records a population of 10,038 inhabitants according to official administrative data, while the town itself had 9,859 inhabitants at the 2010 census. Geographically, the settlement is located at coordinates 15.1375 latitude and -23.53083 longitude within the Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone.
Surrounding the urban area is irrigated land that supports local agriculture. Southeast of the city lie the Lagoas de Pedra Badejo, which constitute an important wetland area. Further development of the regional water resources includes the Barragem de Poilão, an artificial lake laid out between the villages Poilão and Levada. Completed in 2006, this reservoir features a fill dam with a capacity of 1.7 million cubic meters. The reservoir infrastructure enables the drip irrigation of 64 hectares of land, corresponding to about 100 farms. Built as the first concrete dam of Cabo Verde with planning and financial support from China, the artificial lake area includes an information pavilion in the south where rare birds can be observed.
The landscape surrounding Pedra Badejo connects directly to regional transportation corridors. The national road from Praia to Tarrafal via Calheta de São Miguel passes through the municipality, linking the coastal settlement to neighboring elevations and valley routes across Santiago island.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pedra Badejo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Pedra Badejo located and what are its coordinates?
Pedra Badejo is situated in Cabo Verde at geographic coordinates 15.1375, -23.5308, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Pedra Badejo?
Pedra Badejo has a recorded population of approximately 10,038 and observes the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Pedra Badejo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Pedra Badejo include PT-CV, with CVE used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Pedra Badejo?
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