Reguinho Fiúra
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| 'Riginhu Fiúra' Reguinho Fiúra |
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| Island: | Sal | |
| Municipality: | Sal | |
| Parish: | Nossa Senhora das Dores |
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| Distance from the island capital: | about 7 km north of Espargos |
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| Altitude: Lowest: Centre: Highest |
Atlantic Ocean about 5 m around 150 to 200 m |
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Reguinho Fiúra (Capeverdean Crioulo, ALUPEC or ALUPEK: Riginhu Fiúra, also in the Sal Crioulo) is a remote village in the northern part of the island of Sal. The area overlooks Ponta Norte, the island's northernmost point, and features a lighthouse. The village is about 7 km north of Espargos and has a remote road linking to the island capital as well as to other villages on the island.
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[edit] Geography and Information
Desert sands and vegetation dominate the area around the village. The area has only one mountain range and that is in the west. The rest of the area is desert with a few bushes and rocks. The beaches are by the Atlantic coastline.
Most of the houses are built with mud-brick and stone, the rest are concrete or sand with stone and some houses are built with brick and steel reinforced concrete. The population are entirely miners and manufacturers. Electricity is partially available in the area as well as phone lines.
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From the village Monte Grande can be seen to the south and another mountain to the west.
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