Caué District


Caué is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Covering, it is the largest of the nation's seven districts in terms of area. In population it is the smallest, with 6,031 residents. The district seat is São João dos Angolares. It is divided into the two statistical subdistricts São João dos Angolares and Malanza.

Geography

The district includes the small islet of Rolas where the equator passes right though the islet's only settlement. Other than Ilhéu das Rolas, the district also includes other islets including Ilhéu Quixibá and Sete Pedras. Much of the district lies within Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé. The most notable natural landmark is the volcanic vent Pico Cão Grande.

Population

Settlements

The main settlement is the town São João dos Angolares. Other settlements are:
Caué currently has five seats in the National Assembly.