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Ponta do Barril is a headland in the western part of the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. It is about 8 km northwest of Tarrafal de São Nicolau and 5 km southwest of the nearest village Praia Branca.

Ponta do Barril
Ponta do Barril and its lighthouse
Location	Western São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Coordinates	16°36′23″N 24°25′07″W
Offshore water bodies	Atlantic Ocean

Lighthouse

Ponta do Barril Lighthouse

Location	Ponta do Barril São Nicolau Cape Verde
Coordinates	16°36′18.8″N 24°25′6.7″W
Tower
Constructed	1891
Foundation	masonry base
Construction	masonry tower
Height	9 metres (30 ft)[1]
Shape	square truncated tower with balcony and small lantern
Markings	white tower
Power source	solar power
Light
Focal height	13 metres (43 ft)[1]
Range	15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)[1]
Characteristic	Fl (3) W 12s.[1]
Cape Verde no.	PT-2058[2]

The lighthouse at the Ponta do Barril was built in 1891.[2] It is a white 9 m high quadrangular tower. Its focal height is 13 m.[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Cape Verde

References

External links

• Photo at Light Photos

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