Morrinho de Açúcar (Portuguese meaning "sugar hill") is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.[2]
Morrinho de Açúcar | |
---|---|
![]() Morrinho de Açúcar | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 40 m (130 ft)[1] |
Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
Coordinates | 16°49′44″N 22°57′18″W[1] |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() northern Sal |
The island of Sal, Cape Verde | ||
---|---|---|
Settlements |
| ![]() |
Mountains and hills |
| |
Points and promontories |
| |
Lighthouses |
| |
Other geographical features |
| |
Other topics |
|
Protected Areas of Cape Verde | |
---|---|
Integral Nature Reserves | |
Nature Reserves |
|
Natural Parks |
|
Natural Monuments |
|
Protected Landscapes |
|
Ramsar sites |
|
![]() | This Cape Verdean location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |