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Africa / Cape Verde / São Miguel / Serra da Malagueta
Record SL-859669 · Wikidata Q3073175

Serra da Malagueta

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Elevation
1,064 m
3,491 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
15.1792° N, 23.6833° W
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Serra da Malagueta
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Description

Wikipedia

Serra Malagueta is a mountain range located in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. At 1064 m elevation, it is highest point of northern Santiago. The mountain range is protected as the Serra Malagueta Natural Park (Parque Natural de Serra Malagueta), that was established on February 24, 2005 and covers 774 hectares. The natural park is situated in the municipalities Tarrafal, São Miguel and Santa Catarina. The summit is in São Miguel, south of the Ribeira Principal valley. The Serra Malagueta formation is of volcanic origin, and was formed between 2.9 and 2.4 million years ago.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
Malagueta 1,064 m E 86° 1.2 km
Monte Ramo 905 m W 262° 2.5 km
Monte Soca 580 m SE 129° 2.6 km