Monte Velha is a peak in the northeastern part of the island of Fogo in Cape Verde. Its elevation is 1,482 m.[1] It is a subpeak of the Pico do Fogo volcano, located at the northeastern end of the crater rim. It lies within the municipality of Mosteiros, 4 km southwest of the city centre. Its forest is a protected area, part of the larger Fogo Natural Park.[2]
Monte Velha | |
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![]() View of Chã das Caldeiras from the slopes of Monte Velha | |
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Elevation | 1,482 m (4,862 ft)[1] |
Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
Coordinates | 15°0′08″N 24°20′42″W |
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![]() ![]() Monte Velha northeastern Fogo |
Due to the exposure of northeast winds, Monte Velha is the most humid part of the island. The annual precipitation shows much variation: in the period 1990-2000 it ranged between 214 and 1,481 mm.[3]
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The island of Fogo | ||
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Mosteiros |
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Santa Catarina do Fogo |
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São Filipe |
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