Ponta Cruz
Ponta Cruz is a locality in Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos, Cape Verde. Ponta Cruz is situated nearby to the village Rui Vaz, as well as near the locality Lem Vieira.Places of Interest
Highlights include Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa and Pico de Antónia.
Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa
Garden
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The Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa is the only botanical garden in Cape Verde. The garden is located in São Jorge, in the middle of the island Santiago.
Pico de Antónia
Peak
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Pico de Antónia is a mountain located in the central part of the island of Santiago in Cape Verde. At 1,394 m, it is the highest point of the island. The mountain is part of the protected area Parque Natural da Serra do Pico de Antónia. Pico de Antónia is situated 4 km west of Ponta Cruz.
Monte Tchota
Peak
Monte Tchota is a mountain located in the central part of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. Its elevation is 1,041 m. It is part of the Serra do Pico de Antónia Natural Park, and lies 1.5 km southeast of Pico de Antónia, the highest point of the island. Monte Tchota is situated 2½ km west of Ponta Cruz.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rui Vaz and São Jorge.
Rui Vaz
Village
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Rui Vaz is a settlement in the central part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. 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.
São Jorge
Village
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São Jorge is a settlement in the central part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the São Lourenço dos Órgãos municipality. In 2010 its population was 6.
Joao Teves
Town
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João Teves is a city in the central part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated 19 km northwest of the capital Praia, on the national road from Praia to Assomada. Joao Teves is situated 3½ km north of Ponta Cruz.
Ponta Cruz
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “PontaCruz”
- Location: Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos, Cape Verde, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
15.03783° or 15° 2′ 16″ northLongitude
-23.60077° or 23° 36′ 3″ westElevation
511 metres (1,677 feet)Open location code
797R29QX+4MGeoNames ID
13398704
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