Pico da Cruz
| Pico da Cruz | |
|---|---|
  Pico da Cruz eastern Santo Antão | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 17°06′11″N 25°01′52″W / 17.10306°N 25.03111°WCoordinates: 17°06′11″N 25°01′52″W / 17.10306°N 25.03111°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | eastern Santo Antão |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | climb |
Pico da Cruz (Portuguese meaning "peak of the cross") is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão. Its maximum elevation is 1585 m.[1] It is 5 km southwest of the town Pombas (Paul). The mountain is of volcanic origin. The Paul-Porto Novo municipal boundary is around the area.
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