Official country record
Cabo Verde Emergency Numbers: 132, 130, Police and Ambulance / Medical
Official Cabo Verde emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 132, 130 and 131. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+238
Source notes
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Updated
2026-05-05
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Other Emergency Services
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8001133
Water, electricity
Official sources
Official source notes for Cabo Verde cover Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Cabo Verde are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Cabo Verde is 132. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Cabo Verde is 130. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Cabo Verde is 131. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Cabo Verde country code is +238. Alternatively dial 132 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Cabo Verde country code is +238. Alternatively dial 130 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Cabo Verde country code is +238. Alternatively dial 131 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When calling Police (132), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
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