Lagoa do Capitão

Lagoa do Capitão is a lake in , . Lagoa do Capitão is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
  • Type: Lake
  • Description: lake in Portugal, on the island of Pico
  • Also known as: “Lagoa do Capitao”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico and Church of São Roque.

Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
is an island in the archipelago, an autonomous region of , in the Atlantic Ocean. This volcanic island is the second largest of the Azores, and provides opportunities for hiking and whale-watching.

Church
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.

Hostel
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
The is a Baroque convent and church complex in the civil parish of , in the municipality of , in the archipelago of the .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Santa Luzia.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a civil parish in the municipality of in the . The population in 2011 was 422, in an area of 30.13 km2. It is the northernmost parish on the island. is situated 10 km northwest of Lagoa do Capitão.

Lagoa do Capitão

Latitude
38.48753° or 38° 29′ 15″ north
Longitude
-28.31883° or 28° 19′ 8″ west
Elevation
784 metres (2,572 feet)
Wheelchair access
no
Open location code
89CHFMQJ+2F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 129385566
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­lake
Geo­Names ID
11886655
Wiki­data ID
Q10315786
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Satellite Map

Discover Lagoa do Capitão from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Portuguese—“Lagoa do Capitão” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as São Miguel Arcanjo and São Roque.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lomba and Cabeco de Macela.

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