Monte Penoso
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| Monte Penoso | |
|---|---|
  Monte Penoso | |
| Elevation | 431 m (1,414 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 15°13′30″N 23°07′45″W / 15.22500°N 23.12917°WCoordinates: 15°13′30″N 23°07′45″W / 15.22500°N 23.12917°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | climb |
Monte Penoso is Maio's tallest mountain located in the eastern part of the island in Cape Verde. The island's summit is located northeast of Vila do Maio and south of Pedro Vaz. The area surrounding the mountain are almost entirely flat, rocky, desert-like and has traces of vegetation, the elevation at the lower part no higher than 30 to 50 m. The mountain is entirely of volcanic origin. It is also inaccessible by roads but they can be seen around the mountain. The panorama offers a view to much of the island (due to the flat landscape) except for the southeastern part and areas around the mountain as well as a few settlements around the island. The Atlantic Ocean is a few kilometres to the east.
See also
- List of mountains in Cape Verde
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