Pico da Cruz

Pico da Cruz is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of Santo Antão, . In 2010 its population was 138. It is situated 6 km southwest of and 10 km northeast of the island capital .
  • Village with about 160 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 1,490 metres (4,900 feet)
  • Description: settlement in Santo Antão, Cape Verde

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico da Cruz and Cova.
Scenic viewpoint
is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of .
is a volcanic caldera in the east-central part of the island of in . is situated 3 km west of Pico da Cruz.
Residential area
is a settlement in the eastcentral… is situated 3½ km west of Pico da Cruz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Janela and Pombas.
Village
is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of , . is situated 6 km east of Pico da Cruz.
CorreiaPM, Public domain.
Town
is a city in the northeastern part of the island of , . is situated 6 km northeast of Pico da Cruz.
Locality
is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of , . is situated 7 km north of Pico da Cruz.
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Latitude
17.10224° or 17° 6′ 8″ north
Longitude
-25.03551° or 25° 2′ 8″ west
Open location code
799P4X27+VQ
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Spanish to Swahili—“Pico da Cruz” goes by many names.
  • Spanish: “Pico da Cruz”
  • Swahili: “Pico da Cruz (kijiji)”
  • Swahili: “Pico da Cruz”

Localities in the Area

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