Lembá is a district of São Tomé and Príncipe, on São Tomé Island. Its area is 229.5 km2 (89 sq mi), and its population is 14,652 (2012). The district seat is Neves. It is divided into the two statistical subdistricts Neves and Santa Catarina.
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Geography
Much of the district lies within Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé. The district has the nation's highest point, Pico de São Tomé. The river Xufexufe flows through the district. A few islets are adjacent to the island coast including Gabado and Ilhéu de São Miguel.
Settlements
The main settlement is the town Neves. Other settlements are:
Politics
Lembá currently has six seats in the National Assembly.
Twin towns and sister cities
Lembá District is twinned with:
Crato, Portugal
Santa Marta de Penaguião, Portugal