Pedra Molar

Pedra Molar is a locality in Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos, Cape Verde and has about 365 residents. Pedra Molar is situated nearby to the locality Mato Vaz, as well as near João Gotô.

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

Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 3 km southwest of Pedra Molar.

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 3 km southwest of Pedra Molar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Jorge and Joao Teves.

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.

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. Rui Vaz is situated 3½ km south of Pedra Molar.

Pedra Molar

Type: Locality with 365 residents
Location: Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos, Cape Verde, West Africa, Africa
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Latitude

15.06331° or 15° 3′ 48″ north

Longitude

-23.60987° or 23° 36′ 36″ west

Population

365

Elevation

438 metres (1,437 feet)

Open location code

797R397R+83

GeoNames ID

13399222

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