Mosteiros, Cape Verde
| Mosteiros | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
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  Mosteiros | |
| Coordinates: 15°02′02″N 24°19′30″W / 15.034°N 24.325°WCoordinates: 15°02′02″N 24°19′30″W / 15.034°N 24.325°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Fogo |
| Municipality | Mosteiros |
| Civil parish | Nossa Senhora da Ajuda |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,124 |
Mosteiros (Portuguese for “monasteries”) is a town in the northeastern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated on the coast, 24 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. It is the seat of the Mosteiros Municipality.
There are several coffee plantations near the town. The church Igreja Nossa Senhora da Ajuda is worth a visit. The local airport Mosteiros Airport has been closed in favor of São Filipe Airport. From São Filipe, Mosteiros can be reached by "aluguer" buses several times a day.
Morning in Mosteiros.
Praça do Entroncamento.
Church.
References
- ↑ "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 17 March 2014.
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