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São Tomé is the capital and the largest city in Sao Tome and Principe, located some 340 km to the north-west from Port-Gentil. According to the latest census, the population of São Tomé is about 53,400 people, making it the largest city in Sao Tome and Principe. São Tomé is a popular tourist destination thanks to its islands.

Airport Sao Tome Intl (IATA: TMS) is 10 km away from São Tomé and is the closest airport to it.

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1. São Tomé Island
São Tomé Island, at 854 km2 (330 sq mi), is the largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe and is home in 2009 to about 157, 000 or 96% of the nation's population. This island and smaller nearby islets make up São Tomé Province, which is divided into six districts. The main island is located 2 km (1¼ miles) north of the equator. It is about 48 km (30 miles) long (North-South) by 32 km (20 miles) wide (east-west). It rises to 2, 024 m (6, 639 ft) at Pico de São Tomé and includes the capital city, S…

If you have seen everything in São Tomé already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

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Pestana Sao Tome

starting $170

Pestana Sao Tome

starting $286

Hotel Miramar by Pestana

starting $131

Omali São Tomé

starting $181

Hotel Mandji

starting $665

Hotel Miramar by Pestana

starting $280

Cocoa Hotel Residence

starting $35

Me-Zochi Resort

starting $21

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