Morrinho de Açúcar

Morrinho de Açúcar
Morrinho de Açúcar
Highest point
Elevation	40 m (130 ft)[1]
Listing	List of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates	16°49′44″N 22°57′18″W[1]
Geography
northern Sal

Morrinho de Açúcar (Portuguese meaning "sugar hill") is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.[2]

See also

• List of mountains in Cape Verde
• List of protected areas in Cape Verde

References

1. (in Portuguese) Cabo Verde Visor
2. Monumentos Naturais, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde