São Tomé
A walkable waterfront capital on the Atlantic coast of São Tomé and Príncipe, with a centre full of cafés and restaurants and mountains close by. Founded in the 15th century, it is one of Africa's oldest colonial cities and serves as the country's only international gateway, making it the natural starting point for any visit to the islands.
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- Population53,300
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.6 km2.2 mi
Nearest airports
São Tomé: quick answers
Where is São Tomé?
São Tomé is in São Tomé & Príncipe.
How do you get to São Tomé?
The nearest airport is São Tomé (TMS), about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in São Tomé?
The warmest month is March, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is November, with about 225 mm8.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in São Tomé?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 31 restaurants and 11 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.