Principal

Principal is a settlement in the northern part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality of . The settlement consists of several localities along the river Ribeira Principal, including Chão de Horta, Hortelão, Jaqueitão and Mato Curral.
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  • Type: Village
  • Description: village in Cape Verde
  • Also known as: Principal, Cape Verde” and “Ribeira Principal

Places of Interest

Highlights include Serra Malagueta Natural Park.

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Serra Malagueta and Mato Correia.

Village
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is a settlement in the northwestcentral part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality of . It is situated on the main road between Assomada and Tarrafal, 1 km south of Curral Velho, 3 km north of Fundura and 11 km north of .

Village
is a village in the northeastern part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality of . It is located southwest of Espinho Branco, 1.5 km north of Pilão Cão and 5 km northwest of . is situated 4 km east of Principal.

Village
is a village in the northwestern part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality of . In 2010 its population was 1,070. It is located about 8 km north of , on the road to . is situated 5 km southwest of Principal.

Principal

Latitude
15.20115° or 15° 12′ 4″ north
Longitude
-23.67578° or 23° 40′ 33″ west
Elevation
165 metres (541 feet)
Open location code
797R682F+FM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2481135577
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
10300583
Wiki­data ID
Q7245046
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Wolof—“Principal” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Barragem Ribeira Principal and Pico Vela.

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