Pico do Vento
| Pico do Vento | |
|---|---|
  Pico do Vento island of São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 434 m (1,424 ft) |
| Coordinates | 16°50′07″N 24°53′32″W / 16.835299°N 24.892146°WCoordinates: 16°50′07″N 24°53′32″W / 16.835299°N 24.892146°W |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Portuguese: [ˈpiku du ˈvẽtu] |
| Geography | |
| Location | island of São Vicente, Cape Verde |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Pico do Vento is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente. It is of volcanic origin. It is situated south of the Ribeira do Calhau valley, 12 km southeast of the island capital Mindelo.
External links
- Pico do Vento on mindelo.info (French)
See also
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