Monte Gordo (Cape Verde)
| Monte Gordo | |
|---|---|
Location of Monte Gordo in the island of São Nicolau displayed on the left | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,312 m (4,304 ft): 20 |
| Prominence | 1,312 m (4,304 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde Ribu |
| Coordinates | 16°37′15″N 24°21′15″W / 16.62083°N 24.35417°W |
| Geography | |
western São Nicolau | |
Monte Gordo is a mountain on the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. At 1,312 m elevation, it is the island's highest point.: 20 It is situated in the western part of the island, 6 km west of the island capital Ribeira Brava. The mountain is of volcanic origin, less than 1 million years old. The boundary of the municipalities Tarrafal de São Nicolau and Ribeira Brava runs over the mountain. It is part of the Monte Gordo Natural Park.