Pico da Cruz (Portuguese meaning "peak of the cross") is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão. Its elevation is 1585 m.[1] It is 5 km southwest of the town Pombas (Paul). It gives its name to the nearby village of Pico da Cruz, part of the municipality of Paul. Pico da Cruz is part of the protected area Cova-Paul-Ribeira da Torre Natural Park.[2]
| Pico da Cruz | |
|---|---|
 Pico da Cruz | |
| 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°W |
| Geography | |
  Pico da Cruz eastern Santo Antão | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Cabo Verde Visor
- ^ Consultoria em Gestão de Recursos Naturais, Isildo Gomes, p. 17-30
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