Encontrada

Encontrada is a locality in , . Encontrada is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa and Pico de Antónia.

Garden
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is the only botanical garden in . The garden is located in , in the middle of the island .

Peak
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a mountain located in the central part of the island of in . At 1,394 m, it is the highest point of the island. The mountain is part of the protected area Parque Natural da . is situated 3½ km southwest of Encontrada.

Peak
is a mountain located in the central part of in . Its elevation is 1,041 m. It is part of the Natural Park, and lies 1.5 km southeast of , the highest point of the island. is situated 4 km southwest of Encontrada.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Jorge and João Teves.

Village
Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a settlement in the central part of the island of , . It is part of the municipality. In 2010 its population was 6.

Town
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is a city in the central part of the island of , . It is situated 19 km northwest of the capital , on the national road from Praia to .

Village
Photo: Xandu, Public domain.
is a settlement in the central part of the island of , . In 2010 its population was 1,078. It is situated at 809 m elevation, 2 km south of São Jorge dos Órgãos and 4 km west of São Domingos. is situated 4 km south of Encontrada.

Encontrada

Latitude
15.06813° or 15° 4′ 5″ north
Longitude
-23.6069° or 23° 36′ 25″ west
Elevation
343 metres (1,125 feet)
Open location code
797R399V+76
Geo­Names ID
13398640
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