List of Famous people born in Barlavento Islands
Germano Almeida
Germano Almeida is a Cape Verdean author and lawyer.
Carlos Andrade
Carlos Eduardo Fernandes Vieira de Andrade is a former Portuguese basketball player who played as a small forward.
Gualberto do Rosário
António Gualberto do Rosário was Prime Minister of Cape Verde from 29 July 2000 to 1 February 2001. He was also the acting Prime Minister from July to October 2000 and Leader of the Movement for Democracy.
Carlos Veiga
Carlos Alberto Wahnon de Carvalho Veiga is a Cape Verdean politician. He was Prime Minister of Cape Verde from April 4, 1991 to July 29, 2000.
Luís de Matos Monteiro da Fonseca
Luís de Matos Monteiro da Fonseca is a Cape Verdean diplomat and civil servant. He served as the Executive Secretary of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries between 2004 and 2008.
Alcindo Monteiro
Vozinha
Josimar Dias, known as Vozinha, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for AEL Limassol.