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Monte Estância

Coordinates: 16°02′48″N 22°45′18″W / 16.04667°N 22.75500°W / 16.04667; -22.75500
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Monte Estância
Monte Estância
Highest point
Elevation387 m (1,270 ft)
Prominence387 m (1,270 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates16°02′48″N 22°45′18″W / 16.04667°N 22.75500°W / 16.04667; -22.75500
Geography
Monte Estância is located in Cape Verde
Monte Estância
Monte Estância
southeastern Boa Vista

Monte Estância is a mountain in the southeastern part of the island Boa Vista in Cape Verde. At 387 m elevation, it is the island's highest point.[1] It is located 4 km from the Atlantic coast and 23 km southeast of the island capital Sal Rei. It is part of a protected natural space under the statute of natural monument, which covers 739 ha.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality (and Island) of Boa Vista, March 2013 (in Portuguese)
  2. ^ Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas