Monte Penoso | |
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eastern Maio
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
Coordinates | 15°13′40″N 23°07′48″W / 15.22778°N 23.13000°WCoordinates: 15°13′40″N 23°07′48″W / 15.22778°N 23.13000°W |
Geography | |
Location | eastern Maio |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | climb |
Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 437 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 Vila do Maio. The mountain is of volcanic origin. It is part of a protected landscape.