Lobata District

Lobata is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 105 km2 (41 sq mi), [1] and its population is 19,365 (2012).[2] The district seat is Guadalupe. It is divided into the four statistical subdistricts Guadalupe, Santo Amaro, Conde and Micoló.[3][2]:15

Lobata
District
Location within São Tomé and Príncipe
Coordinates: 0°22′N 6°40′E
CountrySão Tomé and Príncipe
IslandSão Tomé
SeatGuadalupe
Area
 • Total105 km2 (41 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total19,365
 • Density180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+0 (UTC)

Geography

The district includes an islet called the Ilhéu das Cabras. Numerous beaches dot the coast, including Praia de Lagoa Azul, das Conchas, Guegue Micoló, das Plancas and dos Tamarindos. The eastern part of the district is increasingly urbanised due to its proximity to the city São Tomé.

Population
Population of Lobata District (1940—2012)
Year Population
1940[4]
9,194
1950[4]
8,181
1960[4]
7,905
1970[4]
9,372
1981[4]
11,731
1991[4]
14,173
2001[4][2]
15,187
2012[4][2]
19,365

Settlements

The main settlement is the town Guadalupe. Other settlements are:

Landmarks and points of interest

Politics

Lobata currently has six seats in the National Assembly.[5]

Notable people

Twin towns

References
  1. Sao Tome and Principe, citypopulation.de
  2. Projecção a nível distrital 2012 - 2020, Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  3. Statistical divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe, Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  4. Evolução da População Recenseada, 1940 a 2012, Instituto Nacional de Estatística
  5. Elections in São Tomé and Principe, African Elections Database.
  6. Geminações de Cidades e Vilas
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