Chã das Caldeiras
Chã das Caldeiras - literally the Plateau of the Crater - is the area inside the original crater that created the island of Fogo 100000 years ago. The villages of Portela and Bangaeria are effectively joined as they sprawl for a kilometer or two on the main road that crosses the crater.Places of Interest
Highlights include Pico do Fogo and Fogo Natural Park.
Pico do Fogo
Volcano
Photo: Holger Reineccius, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Pico do Fogo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, rising to 2,829 metres above sea level. The main cone last erupted in 1680, causing mass emigration from the island. Pico do Fogo is situated 3½ km northeast of Chã das Caldeiras.
Fogo Natural Park
Nature reserve
Photo: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fogo Natural Park is a protected area located on Fogo Island in Cape Verde, an archipelago nation in the central Atlantic Ocean. Established in 2003, the park encompasses an area of 84.69 km2, representing 17.8% of the island's total landmass. Fogo Natural Park is situated 3 km north of Chã das Caldeiras.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cabeça Fundão and Monte Grande.
Cabeça Fundão
Hamlet
Photo: Flexman, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cabeça Fundão is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde and sits on the foot of the mountain rim of Bordeira. It is situated 16 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Cabeça Fundão is situated 4 km southeast of Chã das Caldeiras.
Monte Grande
Village
Monte Grande is a settlement in the central part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated at about 900 m in elevation, 10 km east of the island capital São Filipe. Monte Grande is situated 6 km southwest of Chã das Caldeiras.
Chã das Caldeiras
- Type: Plain
- Also known as: “Cha das Caldeiras”
- Category: landform
- Location: São Filipe Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
14.93333° or 14° 56′ northLongitude
-24.36667° or 24° 22′ westElevation
1,803 metres (5,915 feet)Open location code
796QWJMM+88GeoNames ID
3374803
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