Penha de Franca is a city located in Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), an island nation off the west coast of Africa. The city is situated on one of the archipelago's islands, forming part of the country's urban settlements.
As a municipality in Cabo Verde, Penha de Franca represents one of the administrative divisions within the island nation. Like other settlements in the country, it reflects the cultural and geographical characteristics of the Cape Verdean islands, which are known for their Atlantic location and distinct landscape features.