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'''Neves''' is a small town on the north west coast of [[São Tomé Island]] in [[São Tomé and Príncipe]]. It is the seat of the [[Lembá District]]. Its population is 4,107 (2008 est.).<ref>[http://www.ine.st/Documentacao/InformacoesEstatisticas/Demograficas/23.pdf INE], Evolução da população São-Tomense por localidades, 2001/2007-08</ref> It is considered a likely location for a future deep water [[port]]. Currently, the city does not have a dock or pier capable of receiving ships. Neves is home to the few industrial facilities on the island, such as the petroleum terminal and the brewery. The fuel terminal receives fuel by floating a hose out to ships at anchor, and pumping the fuel ashore. |
'''Neves''' is a small town on the north west coast of [[São Tomé Island]] in [[São Tomé and Príncipe]]. It is the seat of the [[Lembá District]]. Its population is 4,107 (2008 est.).<ref>[http://www.ine.st/Documentacao/InformacoesEstatisticas/Demograficas/23.pdf INE], Evolução da população São-Tomense por localidades, 2001/2007-08</ref> It is considered a likely location for a future deep water [[port]]. Currently, the city does not have a dock or pier capable of receiving ships. Neves is home to the few industrial facilities on the island, such as the petroleum terminal and the brewery.<ref>[https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/37199/ Cervejeira Rosema] Beer Advocate</ref> The fuel terminal receives fuel by floating a hose out to ships at anchor, and pumping the fuel ashore. |
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As part of a Joint Development Zone between the two countries, São Tomé and Príncipe and Nigeria agreed in 2012 to construct a sea port in Neves. The memorandum of understanding calls for a 400 meter jetty extending off the coast, which would be able to accommodate two [[Panamax]]-sized vessels or more smaller ships. The port will be jointly funded by the two countries as part of the agreement.<ref>[http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2013/204725.htm São Tomé and Príncipe] US State Department</ref> |
As part of a Joint Development Zone between the two countries, São Tomé and Príncipe and Nigeria agreed in 2012 to construct a sea port in Neves. The memorandum of understanding calls for a 400 meter jetty extending off the coast, which would be able to accommodate two [[Panamax]]-sized vessels or more smaller ships. The port will be jointly funded by the two countries as part of the agreement.<ref>[http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2013/204725.htm São Tomé and Príncipe] US State Department</ref> |
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| Country |  São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Province | São Tomé |
| District | Lembá |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 4,107 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (UTC) |
Neves is a small town on the north west coast of São Tomé Island in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is the seat of the Lembá District. Its population is 4,107 (2008 est.).[1] It is considered a likely location for a future deep water port. Currently, the city does not have a dock or pier capable of receiving ships. Neves is home to the few industrial facilities on the island, such as the petroleum terminal and the brewery.[2] The fuel terminal receives fuel by floating a hose out to ships at anchor, and pumping the fuel ashore.
As part of a Joint Development Zone between the two countries, São Tomé and Príncipe and Nigeria agreed in 2012 to construct a sea port in Neves. The memorandum of understanding calls for a 400 meter jetty extending off the coast, which would be able to accommodate two Panamax-sized vessels or more smaller ships. The port will be jointly funded by the two countries as part of the agreement.[3]
Population History
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1990 (June 23, Census) | 5,919 | — |
| 2000 (June 16, Census) | 6,635 | +12.1% |
| 2005 (January 1, Estimate) | 7,392 | +11.4% |
References
- ^ INE, Evolução da população São-Tomense por localidades, 2001/2007-08
- ^ Cervejeira Rosema Beer Advocate
- ^ São Tomé and Príncipe US State Department
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São Tomé is also the national capital, Santo António is also the capital of the autonomous region of Príncipe | |
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