Lobata
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District
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Location within São Tomé and Príncipe
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| Coordinates: 0°22′N 6°40′E / 0.367°N 6.667°E / 0.367; 6.667 | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Island | São Tomé |
| Seat | Guadalupe |
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| • Total | 105 km2 (41 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19,365 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (UTC) |
Lobata is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 105 km2 (41 sq mi),[1] and its population is 19,365 (2012).[2] The district seat is Guadalupe. It is divided into the four statistical subdistricts Guadalupe, Santo Amaro, Conde and Micoló.[3][2]: 15
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.
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The main settlement is the town Guadalupe. Other settlements are:
Lobata currently has six seats in the National Assembly.[5]
Media related to Lobata District at Wikimedia Commons
Places adjacent to Lobata District
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