Lagoa Cimidor | |
Location: | southeastern Maio, Cape Verde |
Pushpin Map: | Cape Verde |
Coords: | 15.1657°N -23.0952°W |
Type: | Lagoon |
Inflow: | Ribeira das Tras and Ribeira do Poço |
Basin Countries: | Cape Verde |
Elevation: | 2m (07feet) |
Lagoa Cimidor is a small coastal lagoon in the southeastern part of the island of Maio in Cape Verde. It is situated 3.5 km northeast of the village Ribeira Dom João and 13 km east of the island capital Cidade do Maio. It is part of a 3.89km2 protected area (Reserva Natural da Lagoa Cimidor) which also includes the adjacent coast.[1] [2] One of the largest permanent bodies of water on the island, it is an important area for birds and turtles.