Rocha Estância is a mountain in the southwestern part of the island Boa Vista in Cape Verde, east of the village of Povoação Velha. Its elevation is 357 meters. It is part of a protected area (category Natural Monument) covering 253 ha.[1][2] The Our Lady of Conception church is located at the western foot of the mountain.
| Rocha Estância | |
|---|---|
 Rocha Estância | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 357 m (1,171 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 16°02′38″N 22°54′43″W / 16.044°N 22.912°W |
| Geography | |
  Rocha Estância Location on Boa Vista | |
| Location | Southeastern Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde |
See also
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- ^ Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality (and Island) of Boa Vista, March 2013 (in Portuguese)
- ^ Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
External links
edit- Áreas protegidas, Cabo Verde (Protected areas of Cape Verde) (in Portuguese)
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