Ponta Norte (Portuguese for "north point") is a headland on the north coast of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is the northernmost point of Sal.[1] It is approximately 11 km north of the island capital of Espargos. The lighthouse Farol da Ponta Norte is located near the cape.[2][3]
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Coordinates: 16°51′22″N 22°55′12″W | |
Location | Northern Sal, Cape Verde |
Offshore water bodies | Atlantic Ocean |
The island of Sal, Cape Verde | ||
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