Fontona Bay
Fontona Bay is a bay in Cape Verde. Fontona Bay is situated nearby to the locality Vila Verde, as well as near the town Palmeira.Places of Interest
Highlights include Amílcar Cabral International Airport.
Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Aerodrome
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Amílcar Cabral International Airport, also known as Sal International Airport, is the main international airport of Cape Verde. The airport is named after the revolutionary leader Amílcar Cabral. Amílcar Cabral International Airport is situated 3½ km east of Fontona Bay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Palmeira and Espargos.
Palmeira
Town
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Palmeira is a town in the northwestern part of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 1,420. The town is situated on the west coast, about 4 km west of the island capital Espargos.
Espargos
Town
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Espargos is the capital and main commercial centre of the island and municipality of Sal, Cape Verde. The city is situated in the heart of the island. Espargos is situated 4½ km northeast of Fontona Bay.
Terra Boa
Locality
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Terra Boa is a remote village in the northern part of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. In 2010 its population was 131. The village is about 4 km north of the island capital Espargos. Terra Boa is situated 6 km northeast of Fontona Bay.
Fontona Bay
- Type: Bay
- Category: body of water
- Location: Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
16.74071° or 16° 44′ 27″ northLongitude
-22.98187° or 22° 58′ 55″ westElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
798VP2R9+77GeoNames ID
11608703
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