Ilhéu de Cima

Ilhéu de Cima
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 14°58′16″N 24°38′17″W / 14.971°N 24.638°W / 14.971; -24.638Coordinates: 14°58′16″N 24°38′17″W / 14.971°N 24.638°W / 14.971; -24.638
Area 1.5 km2 (0.58 sq mi)
Highest elevation 77 m (253 ft)
Country
Cape Verde
Concelhos (Municipalities) Brava
Demographics
Population 0

Ilhéu de Cima is an uninhabited island of Cape Verde. It is part of the Ilhéus Secos islet group, located 4 km east of Ilhéu Grande, the other main islet of the group, and 8 km northeast of the island Brava. They are administratively a part of the Brava municipality. The island is an integral nature reserve,[1] famous for its seabirds colonies.[2] In the island's south there is a lighthouse located about 80 m above sea level.[3]

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