| Location | 15.1111° N, 23.6167° W1 |
| Area | 4,033 km2 3 |
| Coastline | 965 km* |
| Climate | Tropical weather. Temperatures range between 21°C and 29°C. The breeze blows constantly from the ocean at a relatively low average humidity of 40% to 60%. |
| Terrain | |
| Population | 494,000 (2012)3 |
| Official Languages | Portuguese1 |
| Natural Hazards | Drought and volcano2 |