Serra Negra, Cape Verde

Serra Negra
Serra Negra

island of Sal, Cape Verde

Highest point
Elevation 102.5 m (336 ft)
Coordinates 16°39′31″N 22°53′9″W / 16.65861°N 22.88583°W / 16.65861; -22.88583Coordinates: 16°39′31″N 22°53′9″W / 16.65861°N 22.88583°W / 16.65861; -22.88583
Naming
Translation black mountain (Portuguese)
Pronunciation Portuguese: [ˈsɛʁɐ ˈneɡɾɐ]
Geography
Location island of Sal, Cape Verde

Serra Negra is a hill in the eastern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. Its maximum elevation is 102.5 m.[1] It stretches for about 2.5 km along the east coast of the island. The headland Ponta da Fragata is situated at the foot of the hill. The nearest settlement is Murdeira, to the west.

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