Várzea is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,834 at the 2010 census.[1] It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Bairro Craveiro Lopes to the north, Platô to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Terra Branca to the west.

Várzea
Neighborhood
The Government Building in Praia
The Government Building in Praia
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Coordinates: 14°55′01″N 23°30′52″W / 14.9170°N 23.5145°W / 14.9170; -23.5145
CountryCape Verde
IslandSantiago Island
CityPraia
Population
 (2010)
4,834
Postal code
7600
Websitewww.cmpraia.cv
Estádio da Várzea
National Library of Cape Verde
Monument to Amílcar Cabral north of the National Library

There are several public buildings in Várzea, including the National Assembly, the National Library of Cape Verde, the National Auditorium and the Estádio da Várzea.

References

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  1. ^ "2010 Census results Santiago". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.