# Isaura Gomes

_Cape Verdean politician and pharmacist_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Isaura Tavares Gomes is a Cape Verdean pharmacist, politician and women's rights activist. Representing the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, she was the first and only woman to become a deputy following Cape Verde's independence in 1975 and the country's first female mayor when she was elected mayor of São Vicente in 2004.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 February 1944 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Santiago ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Cape Verde ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; pharmacist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P106))
- **Political party:** Movement for Democracy (since 2005); African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (until 1981) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P102))
- **Education:** University of Coimbra; University of Porto; Liceu Ludgero Lima ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor (2004–2011); Member of the National Assembly of Cape Verde (1975–1980) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805#P39))

## Questions

**When was Isaura Gomes born?**  
Isaura Gomes was born on 22 February 1944 in Santiago.

**What positions has Isaura Gomes held?**  
Positions held by Isaura Gomes include: mayor (2004–2011); Member of the National Assembly of Cape Verde (1975–1980).

**Where did Isaura Gomes study?**  
Isaura Gomes was educated at University of Coimbra, University of Porto, Liceu Ludgero Lima.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Isaura Gomes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaura_Gomes) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q24565805](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24565805) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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