Morrinho de Açúcar
Morrinho de Açúcar
Highest point
Elevation40 m (130 ft)[1]
ListingList of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates16°49′44″N 22°57′18″W / 16.829°N 22.955°W / 16.829; -22.955[1]
Geography
Morrinho de Açúcar is located in Cape Verde
Morrinho de Açúcar
northern Sal

Morrinho de Açúcar (Portuguese meaning "sugar hill") is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 (in Portuguese) Cabo Verde Visor
  2. Monumentos Naturais, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde


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