Ponta Baixo
Ponta Baixo is a locality in São Nicolau Tolentino, São Domingos Municipality. Ponta Baixo is situated nearby to the locality Covão de Horta, as well as near Lem da Veiga.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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 2½ km northwest of Ponta Baixo.
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 4 km west of Ponta Baixo.
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 3 km northwest of Ponta Baixo.
João 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. João Teves is situated 4 km north of Ponta Baixo.
Ponta Baixo
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “PontaBaixo”
- Location: São Nicolau Tolentino, São Domingos Municipality, Cape Verde, Africa
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Latitude
15.03031° or 15° 1′ 49″ northLongitude
-23.58891° or 23° 35′ 20″ westElevation
488 metres (1,601 feet)Open location code
797R2CJ6+4CGeoNames ID
13399185
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