Ponta do Altar

Ponta do Altar is a point in , . Ponta do Altar is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Buracona.

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is a small bay in the northwest of the island of , . The bay is approximately 5 km north of the village . The bay is part of the 5.45 km2 protected landscape of Buracona-Ragona, which covers the coast between Palmeira and Ponta Preta, and the mountain Monte Leste.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Palmeira and Terra Boa.

Town
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is a town in the northwestern part of the island of , . In 2010 its population was 1,420. The town is situated on the west coast, about 4 km west of the island capital . is situated 4 km south of Ponta do Altar.

Locality
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is a remote village in the northern part of the island of , . In 2010 its population was 131. The village is about 4 km north of the island capital Espargos. is situated 5 km east of Ponta do Altar.

Town
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is the capital and main commercial centre of the island and municipality of , . The city is situated in the heart of the island. is situated 7 km southeast of Ponta do Altar.

Ponta do Altar

Latitude
16.79405° or 16° 47′ 39″ north
Longitude
-22.99427° or 22° 59′ 39″ west
Elevation
6 metres (20 feet)
Open location code
798VQ2V4+J7
Geo­Names ID
3374909
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