Palmarejo, Cape Verde

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Palmarejo
Neighbourhood
View of Palmarejo and Monte Vermelho
Coordinates: 14.9127°N 23.5268°W / 14.9127; -23.5268
Country	Cape Verde
Island	Santiago Island
City	Praia
Population  (2010)	12,037
Postal code	7601
Website	www.cmpraia.cv

Palmarejo is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 12,037 at the 2010 census. It is situated southwest of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Tira Chapéu to the north, Achada Santo António in the east, Quebra Canela in the southeast, Cidadela in the west and Palmarejo Grande in the northwest. The main campus of the University of Cape Verde is in Palmarejo.

Palmarejo from Quebra Canela along with the view of Fogo Island

1884 map of Porto Praia (now Praia), Palmarejo (written as Palmyrene) is on top