Alcatraz

Alcatraz is a village in the eastern part of the island of . The village is situated near the coast, 1 km north of and 15 km northeast of the island capital . In 2010 its population was 232.
Wikipedia
  • Village with 183 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of 26 metres (85 feet)
  • …is also known as “Alcatraz, Cape Verde”
  • Description: settlement in Maio, Cape Verde

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monte Penoso.
is a mountain on the island of , . is situated 3 km west of Alcatraz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pilão Cão and Pedro Vaz.
is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of in .
is a settlement in the northeast of the island of in . is situated 3½ km north of Alcatraz.
is a settlement in the northeast of the island of in . is situated 6 km north of Alcatraz.

Alcatraz

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Latitude
15.21747° or 15° 13′ 3″ north
Longitude
-23.10329° or 23° 6′ 12″ west
Open location code
797R6V8W+XM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2452084818
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
3374919
Wiki­data ID
Q4712962

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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Alcatraz” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Alcatraz”
  • Japanese: “アルカトラス”
  • Japanese: “アルカトラズ”
  • Polish: “Alcatraz”
  • Portuguese: “Alcatraz”
  • Spanish: “Alcatraz (Cabo Verde)”
  • Spanish: “Alcatraz”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Povoação Penosa and Santo António.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Praia da Ribeira de Alcatraz and Praia de Guarda.

Cape Verde: Highlights

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