Rio Melo
Rio Melo is a stream in São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe. Rio Melo is situated nearby to the hamlet Praia Lagarto, as well as near Praia Nazaré.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include São Tomé International Airport and Hospital Ayres de Menezes.
São Tomé International Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Chuck Moravec, CC BY 2.0.
São Tomé International Airport is an international airport located on São Tomé Island, 5 kilometres from the city of São Tomé. It is the main airport serving São Tomé and Príncipe.
Hospital Ayres de Menezes
Hospital
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Hospital Ayres de Menezes is the main hospital in the capital city of São Tomé in São Tomé and Príncipe. In 2009, a hemodialysis centre was installed with Portuguese aid. In late June 2017, a new CT scan facility was opened.
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral
Church
Photo: David Stanley, CC BY 2.0.
The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, also called Cathedral of São Tomé, is a Catholic church in the city of São Tomé, capital of the African and island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. Our Lady of Grace Cathedral is situated 3½ km southeast of Rio Melo.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include São João da Vargem and Boa Morte.
São João da Vargem
Village
São João da Vargem is a suburb of the city São Tomé in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its population is 1,793. It lies on the coast, 1 km northwest of the city centre of São Tomé. São João da Vargem is situated 2½ km south of Rio Melo.
Boa Morte
Village
Boa Morte is a suburb of the city São Tomé in the nation of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its total population is 3,432. Boa Morte is situated 3 km south of Rio Melo.
Santo Amaro
Village
Santo Amaro is a town in São Tomé and Príncipe. It is located in Lobata District, northern São Tomé Island. Its population is 1063. It lies 0.8 km north of Bela Vista, 3 km east of Conde and 6 km northwest of the city centre of the capital São Tomé. Santo Amaro is situated 3 km west of Rio Melo.
Rio Melo
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: São Tomé Island, São Tomé and Príncipe, Africa
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Latitude
0.36667° or 0° 22′ northLongitude
6.71667° or 6° 43′ eastElevation
153 metres (502 feet)Open location code
6FG89P88+MMGeoNames ID
2411017
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