Lemba District
| Lembá | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location within São Tomé and Príncipe |
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| Coordinates: 0°21′N 6°30′E / 0.350°N 6.500°ECoordinates: 0°21′N 6°30′E / 0.350°N 6.500°E | |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Province/Island | São Tomé |
| Seat | Neves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 230 km2 (90 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 15,370 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+0) |
Lembá is a district of São Tomé Province. It is one of the seven districts that make up the equatorial Atlantic island group of São Tomé and Príncipe. It has the westernmost point in the country. It is the second largest in terms of area, covering approximately 230 square kilometers. Its population is 15,370 (2012). The district capital is Neves.
The main settlement is the town Neves. Other settlements are:
Other hamlets, fractions and sections include:
The district has always been completely forested. Agricultural plantations and built up areas also dominates the district. Formerly founded throughout the island, wildlife are still founded in many parts of the district including the southern part.
One of the main streams of the district is the Rio Xufexufe. Other stream include Morango. One of the beaches in the district include Palma and Pira.
Numerous endemic fauna include the São Tomé fiscal (Lanius newtoni)
The most prominent club of the district is FC Neves, a football (soccer) club. There are also other sports clubs in the district, much of them are based in Neves.
The district is the only one in the country that does not have a single football (soccer) title in championship and cup competitions.
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