Monte Penoso

Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 436 m elevation, it is the island highest point.[1] It is situated in the eastern part of the island, 3 km southwest of Pedro Vaz and 13 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. The mountain is of volcanic origin. It is part of the protected landscape Monte Penoso and Monte Branco, which covers 11.17 km2 (4.31 sq mi).[2][3]

Monte Penoso
Monte Penoso
eastern Maio
Highest point
Elevation436[1] m (1,430 ft)
Prominence436 m (1,430 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates15°13′40″N 23°07′48″W
Geography
Locationeastern Maio

See also

References

  1. Cabo Verde, Statistical Yearbook 2015, Instituto Nacional de Estatística, p. 25
  2. Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
  3. Paisagens Protegidas, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde


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