Monte Leão
Monte Leão is a locality in São Nicolau Tolentino, São Domingos Municipality. Monte Leão is situated nearby to the locality Pedra Galinha, as well as near Monte Fundo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa and Monte Tchota.
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. Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa is situated 3 km north of Monte Leão.
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 3½ km northwest of Monte Leão.
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. São Jorge is situated 3½ km north of Monte Leão.
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 5 km north of Monte Leão.
Monte Leão
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “MonteLeao”
- Location: São Nicolau Tolentino, São Domingos Municipality, Cape Verde, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude
15.02197° or 15° 1′ 19″ northLongitude
-23.5963° or 23° 35′ 47″ westElevation
607 metres (1,991 feet)Open location code
797R2CC3+QFGeoNames ID
13398928
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