Monte Estância
| Monte Estância | |
|---|---|
 Monte Estância | |
| Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Prominence | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Location | |
  Monte Estância southeastern Boa Vista | |
| Coordinates | 16°02′48″N 22°45′18″W / 16.04667°N 22.75500°WCoordinates: 16°02′48″N 22°45′18″W / 16.04667°N 22.75500°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano (extinct) |
| Last eruption | unknown |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unknown |
| Easiest route | road and hiking |
Monte Estância is a mountain in the southeastern part of the island Boa Vista in Cape Verde. At 387 m elevation, it is the island's highest point. It is located 23 km southeast of the island capital Sal Rei. The Atlantic Ocean is about 4 kilometres to the southeast. The mountain is entirely of volcanic origin.
It is part of a protected natural space in Cape Verde under the statute of natural monument, a reason that describes geological and geomorphical features. It also protects notable endemic plants and flowers and endangered birds. The protected area covers 736 ha.
See also
- List of mountains in Cape Verde
References
Further reading
- REITMEIER, Pitt and FORTES, Lucete. Goldstadt Hiking Map Boa Vista Sal Maio 1 : 50,000. Goldstadt-Verlag 2004. ISBN 3-89550-470-X
- Ricardo A. S. Ramalho, Building the Cape Verde Islands, Springer, 2011, p. 101
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