Serra Malagueta
| Serra Malagueta | |
|---|---|
Serra Malagueta | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,064 m (3,491 ft) |
| Prominence | 2nd in Santiago |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 15°10′46″N 23°40′20″W / 15.17944°N 23.67222°W |
| Geography | |
northern Santiago | |
| Geology | |
| Rock age(s) | Miocene and Pliocene |
| Rock type(s) | basalt, basanite |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | dirt road |
Serra Malagueta is a mountain range located in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. At 1064 m elevation, it is highest point of northern Santiago. The mountain range is protected as the Serra Malagueta Natural Park (Parque Natural de Serra Malagueta), that was established on February 24, 2005 and covers 774 hectares. The natural park is situated in the municipalities Tarrafal, São Miguel and Santa Catarina. The summit is in São Miguel, south of the Ribeira Principal valley. The Serra Malagueta formation is of volcanic origin, and was formed between 2.9 and 2.4 million years ago.