Calhau
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| Calhau | |
| Statistics | |
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| Island: | São Vicente |
| Municipality: | São Vicente |
| Parish: | Nossa Senhora da Luz |
Calhau (Portuguese for small beach rock or pebble) is a small fishing village on the east coast of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde, 15 km east of the island capital of Mindelo. Calhau is situated on a branch that connects with the main road linking to Mindelo and south to Topim. Much of the area are grassy and rocky with a couple of trees especially within the roads. The GDP for the community is very low.
The area has nice sandy beaches for baths in the sea, a small fishing port and a bay with the same name. During clear days, the island of Santa Luzia can also be seen.
4 km south of Calhau is the extinct volcanic crater named Viana.
[edit] Nearest communities and geographical features
- Topim, south
- Madeiral, west
- Monte Verde, northwest
[edit] Other
Calhau has only a school, a beach and a few squares praças. The nearest secondary school is in east Mindelo. Prior to the 1990s, Calhau was left without a school and other needs.
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