List of Famous people born in Barlavento Islands

Germano Almeida is a Cape Verdean author and lawyer.

Carlos Eduardo Fernandes Vieira de Andrade is a former Portuguese basketball player who played as a small forward.

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 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 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.

Josimar Dias, known as Vozinha, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for AEL Limassol.