Pico da Antónia
| Pico da Antónia | |
|---|---|
 View over Pico da Antónia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 15°03′4″N 23°38′7″W / 15.05111°N 23.63528°WCoordinates: 15°03′4″N 23°38′7″W / 15.05111°N 23.63528°W |
| Geography | |
  Pico da Antónia central Santiago | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | climb |
Pico da Antónia is Santiago's tallest mountain located in the central part of the island in Cape Verde. The mountain is part of the protected area Parque Natural de Rui Vaz e Serra de Pico de Antónia.[1] The mountain is entirely of volcanic origin. The towns Picos and Assomada lie close to the mountain. The area around the peak has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area.[2]
References
- ↑ Protected areas
- ↑ "Serra do Pico da Antónia". Important Bird Areas factsheet. BirdLife International. 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
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