Pico do Vento

Pico do Vento
Pico do Vento
Highest point
Elevation 434 m (1,424 ft)
Coordinates 16°50′07″N 24°53′32″W / 16.835299°N 24.892146°W / 16.835299; -24.892146Coordinates: 16°50′07″N 24°53′32″W / 16.835299°N 24.892146°W / 16.835299; -24.892146
Naming
Pronunciation Portuguese: [ˈpiku du ˈvẽtu]
Geography
Location island of São Vicente, Cape Verde
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano

Pico do Vento is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente. It is of volcanic origin. It is situated south of the Ribeira do Calhau valley, 12 km southeast of the island capital Mindelo.

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