Chã de Igreja
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Chã de Igreja
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| Coordinates: 17°09′26″N 25°09′49″W / 17.157084°N 25.163512°WCoordinates: 17°09′26″N 25°09′49″W / 17.157084°N 25.163512°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Santo Antão |
| Municipality | Ribeira Grande |
| Civil parish | São Pedro Apóstolo |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 672 |
Chã de Igreja is a village in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated near the north coast of the island, in the valley of the river Ribeira da Garça. It is 19 km northwest of the island capital Porto Novo. 1 km to its north is the small seaside village Cruzinha which is recently became a protected area
Its 2010 census population was 672.
The village has a small church of São Pedro Apóstolo. It also serves as a parish seat.
Its geology consists of the formation known as the Old Volcanic Complex formed between 3 to 2 million years ago, it consists of basanite, tephrite and phonolite rocks.
The football (soccer) club São Pedro Apóstolo is based in the village the parish seat and is the football club of the parish.
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