Penha de França
Penha de França is a locality in Ribeira Grande Municipality, Cape Verde. Penha de França is situated nearby to the locality Santa Bárbara, as well as near Tope Quebrado.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Agostinho Neto Airport and Estádio João Serra.
Agostinho Neto Airport
Aerodrome
The Agostinho Neto Airport was an airport located near the town of Ponta do Sol on the northern tip of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. The airport was named after Agostinho Neto, an Angolan politician who lived on the island during his exile. Agostinho Neto Airport is situated 3 km northwest of Penha de França.
Estádio João Serra
Stadium
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Estádio João Serra is a multi-use stadium in Santo Antão, Cape Verde. Its location is south of the urban area. It is near the foot of the island's northern mountains and is nearby a newly built urban area. Estádio João Serra is situated 3 km northwest of Penha de França.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ribeira Grande and Ponta do Sol.
Ribeira Grande
Town
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Ribeira Grande is the largest town of the Ribeira Grande Municipality on the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It has become a city in 2010. In 2010 its population was 2,564.
Ponta do Sol
Town
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Ponta do Sol is the northernmost city on the island of Santo Antão and Cape Verde. It is situated on the coast, 4 km northwest of Ribeira Grande and 20 km north of the island capital Porto Novo. Ponta do Sol is situated 3 km northwest of Penha de França.
Lombo Branco
Locality
Lombo Branco is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated 4 km southeast of Ribeira Grande and 17 km north of the island capital Porto Novo. Lombo Branco is situated 3½ km southeast of Penha de França.
Penha de França
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Penha de Franca”
- Location: Ribeira Grande Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
17.18483° or 17° 11′ 5″ northLongitude
-25.06843° or 25° 4′ 6″ westOpen location code
799P5WMJ+WJGeoNames ID
3374372
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