Monte Grande (Sal) Explained

Monte Grande
Elevation M:406
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:406
Map:Cape Verde
Label Position:top
Listing:List of mountains in Cape Verde
Location:northern Sal
Coordinates:16.8208°N -22.91°W
Coordinates Ref:[2]

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 405m (1,329feet) elevation, it is the highest point of the island.[1] It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1309ha.[3] [4] There are pillow lava formations on the coast.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://ine.cv/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/statistical-yearbook-cv-2015_en.pdf Cabo Verde, Statistical Yearbook 2015
  2. Cabo Verde Visor
  3. http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/cvi154186.pdf Resolução nº 36/2016
  4. http://www.areasprotegidas.gov.cv/images/Paisagens%20Protegidas_pdf.pdf Paisagens Protegidas