Ribeira de Calhau

Ribeira de Calhau is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. Its 2010 population was 1,177. It takes its name from the river Ribeira do Calhau, and comprises the villages of Madeiral, Chã de Madeiral, Madeiral do Norte (km 11), Bairro Branco, Calhau Interior (km 13) and Ribeira de Calhau and Calhau, all located near the river, other includes Santa Luzia, an abandoned settlement on Santa Luzia island, the area also includes Ilhéu Branco and Ilhéu Raso. 3 km south of Calhau is the extinct volcanic crater Viana.