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Africa / Cape Verde / Tarrafal de São Nicolau / Monte Gordo
Record SL-859668 · Wikidata Q1778115

Monte Gordo

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Elevation
1,312 m
4,304 ft
Prominence
1,312 m
Isolation
Coordinates
16.6208° N, 24.3542° W
Grid ref
Monte Gordo
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Description

Wikipedia

Monte Gordo is a mountain on the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. At 1,312 m elevation, it is the island's highest point. It is situated in the western part of the island, 6 km west of the island capital Ribeira Brava. The mountain is of volcanic origin, less than 1 million years old. The boundary of the municipalities Tarrafal de São Nicolau and Ribeira Brava runs over the mountain. It is part of the Monte Gordo Natural Park.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Monte Trigo 662 m W 287° 4.3 km