Lobata District
Lobata is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 105 km (41 sq mi), and its population is 19,365 (2012). The district seat is Guadalupe. It is divided into the four statistical subdistricts Guadalupe, Santo Amaro, Conde and Micoló.
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
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 9,194
|
| 1950 | 8,181
|
| 1960 | 7,905
|
| 1970 | 9,372
|
| 1981 | 11,731
|
| 1991 | 14,173
|
| 2001 | 15,187
|
| 2012 | 19,365
|
Settlements
The main settlement is the town Guadalupe. Other settlements are:
Landmarks and points of interest
- Lagoa Azul, a bay in the west of the district.
- Lagoa Azul Lighthouse - west of Morro Peixe
- Roça Boa Entrada
- Roça do Rio Ouro in Agostinho Neto
Politics
Lobata currently has six seats in the National Assembly.
Notable people
- William Barbosa, footballer
- Olinda Beja, writer
- Aurélio Martins, journalist, businessman and politician
- Ludgério Silva, footballer
Twin towns
- Seixal, Portugal
- Sousel, Portugal
- Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal