Rocha Estância is a mountain in the southwestern part of the island Boa Vista in Cape Verde, east of the village of Povoação Velha. Its elevation is 357 meters. It is part of a protected area (category Natural Monument) covering 253 ha.[1][2] The Our Lady of Conception church is located at the western foot of the mountain.

Rocha Estância
Rocha Estância
Highest point
Elevation357 m (1,171 ft)
ListingList of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates16°02′38″N 22°54′43″W / 16.044°N 22.912°W / 16.044; -22.912
Geography
Rocha Estância is located in Cape Verde
Rocha Estância
Rocha Estância
Location on Boa Vista
LocationSoutheastern Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde
The western foot of the mountain with the church named Our Lady of Conception near Povoação Velha

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References

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  1. ^ Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality (and Island) of Boa Vista, March 2013 (in Portuguese)
  2. ^ Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
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