Penoso
Penoso is a locality in Nossa Senhora da Luz, Maio Municipality. Penoso is situated nearby to the locality Cruz Grande, as well as near Lomba da Mantenha.Places of Interest
Highlights include Monte Penoso.
Monte Penoso
Peak
Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 436 m elevation, it is the island highest point. It is situated in the eastern part of the island, 3 km southwest of Pedro Vaz and 13 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pedro Vaz and Alcatraz.
Pedro Vaz
Village
Pedro Vaz is a settlement in the northeast of the island of Maio in Cape Verde. It is located 3.5 km north of Alcatraz and 16 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês.
Alcatraz
Village
Alcatraz is a village in the eastern part of the island of Maio. The village is situated near the coast, 1 km north of Pilão Cão and 15 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. In 2010 its population was 232. Alcatraz is situated 2½ km southeast of Penoso.
Praia Gonçalo
Village
Praia Gonçalo is a settlement in the northeast of the island of Maio in Cape Verde. In 2010 population was 67. It is located 2 km north of Pedro Vaz and 18 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. Praia Gonçalo is situated 3 km north of Penoso.
Penoso
- Type: Locality
- Location: Nossa Senhora da Luz, Maio Municipality, Cape Verde, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
15.23954° or 15° 14′ 22″ northLongitude
-23.11397° or 23° 6′ 50″ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
797R6VQP+RCGeoNames ID
13307034
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