Monte Grande (Portuguese meaning “big mountain”) is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 405 m (1,329 ft) elevation, it is the highest point of the island.[1] It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1,309 ha (3,230 acres).[3][4] There are pillow lava formations on the coast.[4]
| Monte Grande | |
|---|---|
 Monte Grande | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 16°49′15″N 22°54′36″W / 16.82083°N 22.91000°W[2] |
| Geography | |
  Monte Grande northern Sal | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Cabo Verde, Statistical Yearbook 2015, Instituto Nacional de Estatística, p. 25
- ^ (in Portuguese) Cabo Verde Visor
- ^ Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
- ^ a b Paisagens Protegidas, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde
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