Sinagoga

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Template:Infobox Cape Verde settlement Sinagoga is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the coast, 4 kilometers east of Ribeira Grande and 18 km north-northeast of the island capital Porto Novo. It is situated on the national road connecting Ribeira Grande and Pombas (EN1-SA02).

Its name means "synagogue" in Portuguese. The village was founded by Jewish Miguelist immigrants from the Azores who came to Santa Antao in aftermath of the Liberal Wars in Portugal.[1] Surnames of Jewish origin can still be found in the area.[2]

Climate

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References

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