Figueiras | |
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Settlement | |
Coordinates: 17°07′48″N25°12′25″W / 17.130°N 25.207°W Coordinates: 17°07′48″N25°12′25″W / 17.130°N 25.207°W | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | Santo Antão |
Municipality | Ribeira Grande |
Civil parish | São Pedro Apóstolo |
Population (2010) [1] | |
• Total | 401 |
Figueiras is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated in a mountain valley, 20 km northwest of the island capital Porto Novo. The southernmost part lies in Moroços Natural Park.
Santo Antão is the westernmost island of Cape Verde. At 779 km2 (301 sq mi), it is the largest of the Barlavento Islands group, and the second largest island of Cape Verde. The nearest island is São Vicente to the southeast, separated by the sea channel Canal de São Vicente. Its population was 40,547 in 2015, making it the third most populous island of Cape Verde after Santiago and São Vicente. Its largest city is Porto Novo on the south coast.
Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. It forms part of the Macaronesia ecoregion, along with the Azores, Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Savage Isles. In ancient times these islands were referred to as "the Islands of the Blessed" or the "Fortunate Isles". Located 570 kilometres (350 mi) west of the Cape Verde Peninsula off the coast of Northwest Africa, the islands cover a combined area of slightly over 4,000 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi).
Porto Novo is a city in the island of Santo Antão, in Cape Verde. It is the seat of the Porto Novo municipality. At the 2010 census, the town had 9,310 inhabitants, which makes it the most populous settlement of the island.
Porto Inglês is a city in the southwestern part of the island of Maio in southeastern Cape Verde. It is the main urban settlement of the island, and also seat of the Maio Municipality. Its population was 2,971 in 2010. The name Porto Inglês refers to English ships that exported salt produced on the island of Maio from this town. Salt exploitation continued until the 19th century. The inconclusive Battle of Maio was fought between British and French frigate squadrons close to the town on 23 January 1814 in the last stages of the Napoleonic Wars.
Ribeira da Cruz is a settlement in the northwestern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Situated 22 km northwest of the island capital Porto Novo, it is part of the parish of Santo André, in the municipality of Porto Novo. It had 421 inhabitants at the 2010 census.
Achada Furna is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 15 km east of the island capital São Filipe. At the 2010 census its population was 495. Its elevation is about 870 meters. Nearby places include Cabeça Fundão to the north, Figueira Pavão to the east, Fonte Aleixo to the south and Monte Largo to the west.
Lagariça is a settlement in the western part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 6 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. One of its localities is named Coxo.
Figueira Pavão is a settlement in the southeastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 320. It is situated 3 km southwest of Cova Figueira and 20 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Nearby settlements are Achada Furna to the west and Estância Roque to the north.
Santo António is a settlement in the western part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 6 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.
Monte Grande is a settlement in the central part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated at about 900 m in elevation, 10 km east of the island capital São Filipe. In 2010 its population was 743. Nearby places include Monte Largo to the southeast, Patim to the southwest and Miguel Gonçalves to the northwest.
Fonte Aleixo is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 3 km south of Achada Furna and 16 km southeast of the island capital São Filipe. In 2010 its population was 401.
Estância Roque is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 411. It is situated 3 km west of Cova Figueira and 19 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Nearby places include Figueira Pavão in the south and Cabeça Fundão in the northwest.
Vicente Dias is a settlement in the western part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 2 km northwest of Luzia Nunes and 5 km east of the island capital São Filipe.
Galinheiro is a settlement in the northwestern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 877. It is situated 2 km northeast of Ponta Verde, 2.5 km southwest of São Jorge and 13 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.
Campanas Baixo is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 2 km east of São Jorge, 2 km southwest of Atalaia and 16 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.
Miguel Gonçalves is a settlement in the central part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated at about 850 m elevation, 8 km east of the island capital São Filipe.
Relva is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated near the coast, 7 km southeast of Mosteiros and 23 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.
Ribeira Alta is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated in a mountain valley near the north coast, 19 km northwest of the island capital Porto Novo.
Garça de Cima is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated in the upper valley of the river Ribeira da Garça, 15 km northwest of the island capital Porto Novo. The southernmost part lies in Moroços Natural Park.
Cabeça dos Tarrafes is a village in the eastern part of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. The village is located about 2 km south of Fundo das Figueiras and 21 km southeast of the island capital of Sal Rei. It is one of the easternmost communities in Cape Verde.
Montanha is a settlement in the central part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated 2 km north of João Teves and 8 km southwest of Pedra Badejo. The area is intensively farmed; mainly maize, beans and sugar-cane.
Baía is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality of São Domingos. In 2010 its population was 489. It is situated near the east coast, 2 km southeast of Achada Baleia, 2 km northwest of Moia Moia and 14 km northeast of Praia. It sits at an elevation of about 20 meters. The settlement consists of several localities, including Achada Baixo, Castelinho and Covão Santana. The ruined Gothic church of Nossa Senhora da Luz, which was part of the 15th century Portuguese settlement Alcatrazes, stands at the shore near Baía.