Ponta Preta
Ponta Preta is a point in Tarrafal Municipality, Cape Verde. Ponta Preta is situated nearby to the locality Laje, as well as near Gabão.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Monte Graciosa.
Monte Graciosa
Peak
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Monte Graciosa is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Santiago in Cape Verde. It lies 2.5 km north of the town of Tarrafal, overlooking the Baía de Tarrafal. Monte Graciosa is situated 2½ km east of Ponta Preta.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tarrafal and Chão Bom.
Tarrafal
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tarrafal is a city in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 6,656. It is a fishing port situated on the northwestern coast. It constitutes the seat of the Tarrafal Municipality.
Chão Bom
Suburb
Chão Bom is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated near the west coast, 3 km southeast of Tarrafal on the main road south to Assomada and Praia. Chão Bom is situated 6 km southeast of Ponta Preta.
Trás os Montes
Village
Trás os Montes is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 464. It is situated 4 km northeast of Tarrafal. Trás os Montes is situated 6 km east of Ponta Preta.
Ponta Preta
- Type: Point
- Category: landform
- Location: Tarrafal Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
15.29411° or 15° 17′ 39″ northLongitude
-23.77229° or 23° 46′ 20″ westElevation
4 metres (13 feet)Open location code
797R76VH+J3GeoNames ID
3374311
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Highlights include Ponta Preta Lighthouse and Ponta de Laje Grande.
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