Monte Preto de Cima

Monte Preto de Cima is a volcano in , and has an elevation of 1,803 metres. Monte Preto de Cima is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico do Fogo and Fogo Natural Park.

Volcano
Photo: Holger Reineccius, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is an active stratovolcano located on the island of , , rising to 2,829 metres above sea level. The main cone last erupted in 1680, causing mass emigration from the island.

Nature reserve
Photo: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a protected area located on in Cape Verde, an archipelago nation in the central Atlantic Ocean. Established in 2003, the park encompasses an area of 84.69 km2, representing 17.8% of the island's total landmass.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chã das Caldeiras and Achada Grande.

Photo: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- literally the Plateau of the Crater - is the area inside the original crater that created the island of 100000 years ago. The villages of Portela and Bangaeria are effectively joined as they sprawl for a kilometer or two on the main road that crosses the crater.

Village
is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of , . It is situated near the coast, 6 km southeast of . Its population was 538 in 2010. Nearby settlements include to the north and to the southeast.

Village
is a settlement in the northeastern part of the island of , . It is situated near the coast, 5 km southeast of .

Monte Preto de Cima

Latitude
14.9719° or 14° 58′ 19″ north
Longitude
-24.3567° or 24° 21′ 24″ west
Elevation
1,803 metres (5,915 feet)
Open location code
796QXJCV+Q8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2048063765
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­volcano
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Satellite Map

Discover Monte Preto de Cima from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Bangaeira and Portela.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Eruptions Cave and Lava tunnel.

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