Matiota

Matiota Laginha
Neighbourhood
Praia da Laginha
Matiota
Coordinates: 16°53′43″N 24°59′31″W
Country	Cape Verde
Island	São Vicente Island
City	Mindelo

Matiota[1] is a subdivision of the city of Mindelo in the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. It is situated 1.2 km northwest of the city centre, along Porto Grande Bay. Adjacent subdivisions include Chã de Alecrim to the east and Fortinho to the south. It includes the beach Praia da Laginha.

In popular culture

O mar na Lajinha, a 2004 novel by Germano Almeida is set on the beach of Laginha.

References

1. Código Geográfico Nacional, Instituto Nacional de Estatística, code 2110101, p. 27