City in Santiago Praia City Praia, Cape Verde Praia Location of Praia in Cape Verde Show map of Cape Verde Praia Praia (Africa) Show map of Africa Coordinates: 14°55′05″N 23°30′32″W﻿ / ﻿14.918°N 23.509°W﻿ / 14.918; -23.509Coordinates: 14°55′05″N 23°30′32″W﻿ / ﻿14.918°N 23.509°W﻿ / 14.918; -23.509 Island Santiago Municipality Praia Civil Parish Nossa Senhora da Graça Founded 16th century City 1858 Area • Total 102.6 km2 (39.6 sq mi) Population (2017 estimate) • Total 159,050 • Density 1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi) Time zone CVT