Ponta Preta (Northern Sal)

Ponta Preta (Portuguese meaning "black tip") is a headland in the northwest of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is approximately 9 km northwest of the island capital of Espargos. The nearest settlement is Terra Boa, 5 km to the southeast.

The island of Sal, Cape Verde

Settlements	Espargos Murdeira Palmeira Pedra de Lume Santa Maria Terra Boa

Parishes	Nossa Senhora das Dores

Points and promontories	Ponta da Fragata Ponta do Leme Velho Ponta do Norte Ponta Preta (Northern Sal) Ponta Preta (Southern Sal)

Other geographical geatures	Monte Grande Serra Negra Buracona Calhetinha Farol da Ponta Norte Ilhéu Rabo de Junco

Cape Verde > Barlavento > Sal

Coordinates: 16°49′31″N 22°59′06″W / 16.8254°N 22.9850°W / 16.8254; -22.9850

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