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Monte Penoso
Monte Penosoeastern Maio
Highest point
Elevation	436 m (1,430 ft)
Prominence	436 m (1,430 ft)
Listing	List of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates	15°13′40″N 23°07′48″W / 15.22778°N 23.13000°W / 15.22778; -23.13000
Geography
Location	eastern Maio

Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 436 m elevation, it is the island highest point. It is situated in the eastern part of the island, 3 km southwest of Pedro Vaz and 13 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. The mountain is of volcanic origin. It is part of the protected landscape Monte Penoso and Monte Branco, which covers 11.17 km (4.31 sq mi).

See also

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

References

1. ^ Cabo Verde, Statistical Yearbook 2015, Instituto Nacional de Estatística, p. 25
2. Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
3. Paisagens Protegidas, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde

v t e The island of Maio
Communities and settlements	Alcatraz Barreiro Calheta Cascabulho Figueira Morrinho Morro Pedro Vaz Pilão Cão Porto Inglês (Cidade do Maio) Praia Gonçalo Ribeira Dom João Santo António
Mountains	Monte Batalha Monte Penoso
Other geographical features	Ponta Cais Lagoa Cimidor Porto Inglês salt flats Baía do Galeão Ilhéu Laje Branca Ponta Preta Terras Salgadas Baía da Santana Maio Airport

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