Tinhosa Grande
For other uses, see Tinhosa (disambiguation).
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Map of São Tomé and Príncipe with Tinhosa Grande on the top | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | São Tomé and Príncipe, northeast of the island of São Tomé Island and about 20 km (12 mi) SW of Príncipe Island |
| Coordinates | 1°21′53″N 7°16′40″E / 1.3646°N 7.2777°ECoordinates: 1°21′53″N 7°16′40″E / 1.3646°N 7.2777°E |
| Area | 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi) (approx.) |
| Highest elevation | 75 m (246 ft) (approx. 50 to 100 m) |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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| Stratovolcano | |
Tinhosa Grande is an islet in São Tomé and Príncipe located northeast of the main island of São Tomé and approximately 20 km (12 mi) southwest of the island of Príncipe. The islet is south of nearby smaller islet named Tinhosa Pequena.
Geography
The islet contains dry grasslands and rock ledges up to 40 m (130 ft) high.
Panorama
The islet can be seen from the southwestern part of Príncipe Island, but only rarely from São Tomé Island.
Nearest islands and islets
- Tinhosa Pequena, north
- Príncipe, approximately 20 km (12 mi) northeast
- São Tomé, approximately 100 km (62 mi) southwest
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