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São Tomé

São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe, located on São Tomé Island, which shares its name with the city.

Monte Café
Photo by Ji-Elle Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
The place

What makes it special

  • It is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe.
  • It lies on São Tomé Island.
Historic buildings at Monte Café plantation in São Tomé
Photo by Ji-Elle Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
Historic infrastructure at Água Izé plantation in São Tomé
Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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São Tomé

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Guides to this place

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São Tomé and Príncipe’s capital, language and currency

A starting point for locating the country, identifying its capital and knowing which details to confirm before planning your trip.

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Urban scene in São Tomé, the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe.

São Tomé and Príncipe: essential facts to orient your trip

A first reference for locating the country, identifying its capital and checking what information to confirm before planning your trip.

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Profile updated: 10/10/2026