Ribeira da Trindade is a stream in the southern part of the island of Santiago in Cape Verde. It is the most important river of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. Its basin area is 24.9 km² (9.6 sq mi).[1] The stream flows northwest to southeast and is about 15 km in length. Its source is in the municipality of São Domingos, near the settlement Achada Mitra. It flows through the city of Praia and discharges into the Praia Harbour, near the city centre.

Ribeira da Trindade
Ribeira da Trindade from the neighborhood of Fazenda in Praia with the view of Lem Cachorro, on the left is Vila Nova
Location
Country	Cape Verde
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	southwest of São Domingos Santiago Island, Cape Verde
• elevation	650 m (2,130 ft)
Mouth
• location	Praia Harbour, Atlantic Ocean
• coordinates	14.9172°N 23.5044°W / 14.9172; -23.5044
Length	15 km (9.3 mi)
Basin size	24.9 km2 (9.6 sq mi)

See also

• List of streams in Cape Verde

References