Achada Pedra

Achada Pedra is a plateau in Santissimo Nome de Jesus, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Municipality and has an elevation of 57 metres. Achada Pedra is situated nearby to the locality Lem Dias, as well as near the village Choupana.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pelourinho and Nossa Senhora do Rosário church.

Pelourinho

Photo: Balou46, CC BY 4.0.

The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of Santiago, Cape Verde. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009. Pelourinho is situated 3½ km southwest of Achada Pedra.

Nossa Senhora do Rosário church

Church

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

Nossa Senhora do Rosario church is a 15th century church in the town of Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located in the northwest of the town, near the right bank of the stream Ribeira Grande de Santiago. Nossa Senhora do Rosário church is situated 3½ km southwest of Achada Pedra.

Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha)

Church

Photo: Xandu, Public domain.

Sé Catedral (Cidade Velha) is a church, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Achada Pedra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include São Martinho Grande and Calabaceira.

São Martinho Grande

Village

Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.

São Martinho Grande is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, and part of the municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago.

Calabaceira

Village

Photo: Christian Pirkl, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Calabaceira is a village in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago. In 2010 its population was 366.

João Varela

Village

João Varela is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is situated 5 km northeast of Cidade Velha and 9 km northwest of the capital Praia. It is part of the municipality of Ribeira Grande de Santiago. João Varela is situated 3 km north of Achada Pedra.

Achada Pedra

Type: Plateau with an elevation of 57 metres
Also known as: “AchadaPedra”
Category: landform
Location: Santissimo Nome de Jesus, Ribeira Grande de Santiago Municipality, Cape Verde, West Africa, Africa
View on OpenStreetMap

Latitude

14.92902° or 14° 55′ 45″ north

Longitude

-23.57502° or 23° 34′ 30″ west

Elevation

57 metres (187 feet)

Open location code

796RWCHF+JX

GeoNames ID

13403401

This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Achada Pedra from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Lem Dias and Choupana.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Monte do Facho and Monte Tomba.

Cape Verde: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Praia, Fogo, São Vicente, and Cidade Velha.

Curious Plateaus to Discover

Uncover intriguing plateaus from every corner of the globe.