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Riboque

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Riboque month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Riboque are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 419 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.424.62409.3
February29.125.12199.3
March29.325.32628.5
April29.225.42418.7
May28.525.12378.3
June27.724.0869.4
July27.123.1659.1
August26.923.11288.5
September27.223.82578.3
October27.324.24198.2
November27.824.53448.6
December28.024.63088.8

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Previously

  1. Vitória Riboque wins 2011 São Tomé First Division

    The club secured the 2011 league title with 47 points and later competed in the national championship.

  2. 2011 São Tomé First Division title

    Vitória Riboque won the season's title with 47 points

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People associated with this place

  • Jocy Barros

    Footballer who played for Vitória Riboque

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  • Jocy Barros

    Footballer who played for Vitória Riboque in São Tomé and Príncipe.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Riboque Santana

    A settlement in Cantagalo District on São Tomé Island, directly south of Santana.

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01 · Overview

Riboque, in brief

Riboque is a suburb of the city São Tomé on São Tomé Island in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe.

It had a population of 4,640 according to the 2012 census.

Located at latitude 0.33525 N and longitude 6.72318 E, Riboque sits at an elevation of 28 meters above sea level, placing it within the low‑lying coastal zone that characterises much of the island’s western shoreline. The modest rise above the ocean contributes to a landscape of gentle slopes that transition quickly from the urban fringe of São Tomé city to the surrounding agricultural fields and mangrove fringes that line the nearby bays.

The settlement operates under the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone and uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) as its currency. Portuguese (pt‑ST) is the official language spoken by residents, reflecting the nation’s colonial heritage and contemporary linguistic policy.

Although specific climate statistics are not recorded in the available sources, the island’s position near the equator and its modest elevation suggest a tropical maritime environment typical of São Tomé Island, with relatively stable temperatures throughout the year and a pronounced wet season driven by Atlantic trade winds. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean moderates temperature extremes, while the low elevation allows sea breezes to influence daily weather patterns across Riboque.

Riboque’s urban character is complemented by local sporting life, notably the presence of Vitória FC, a football club that participates in regional competitions and provides a focal point for community activity.

  • Country: São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Island: São Tomé Island
  • Population (2012): 4,640
  • Elevation: 28 m
  • Currency: STN
  • Language: Portuguese (pt‑ST)
  • Timezone: Africa/Sao_Tome

For further reference, see the Riboque entry on Wikipedia.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Riboque located and what are its coordinates?

Riboque is situated in Sao Tome and Principe at geographic coordinates 0.3352, 6.7232 with an elevation of 28 meters above sea level.

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What is the population and time zone of Riboque?

Riboque has a recorded population of approximately 4,640 and observes the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone (STN).

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What languages and currency are used in Riboque?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Riboque include pt-ST, and the circulating currency is STN.

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