Serra Negra (Cape Verde)

Serra Negra is a hill in the southeastern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. Its maximum elevation is 104 m, the highest point in southern Sal.[1] It stretches for about 2.5 km along the east coast of the island, between the headland Ponta da Fragata in the south and the Ponta do Morrinho Vermelho in the north. The nearest settlement is Murdeira, to the west. The mountain forms part of a protected area as a nature reserve, important as nesting area for seabirds and turtles.[2] The nature reserve covers 3.31 km2 (1.28 sq mi) of land and 22.96 km2 (8.86 sq mi) of ocean.[3]

Serra Negra
Serra Negra as seen from the Santa Maria Saltpans
Highest point
Elevation104 m (341 ft)
Coordinates16°39′31″N 22°53′9″W / 16.65861°N 22.88583°W / 16.65861; -22.88583
Naming
English translationblack mountain
Language of namePortuguese
PronunciationPortuguese: [ˈsɛʁɐ ˈneɡɾɐ]
Geography
Serra Negra is located in Cape Verde
Serra Negra
Serra Negra
island of Sal, Cape Verde

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References

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  1. ^ Cabo Verde Visor
  2. ^ Reservas Naturais, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde
  3. ^ Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas