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Westernmost point of Cape Verde and of Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ponta do Chão de Mangrade[1] (also: Ponta de Mangrade, Ponta Oeste) is the westernmost point of the Island of Santo Antão,[2] and also the westernmost point of Cape Verde and all Africa. It is located 5 km northwest of Monte Trigo and 31 km west of Porto Novo, in a very remote area. The 1494 Treaty of Tordesillas divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain along a meridian 370 leagues (2,193 km) west of this point.
Ponta do Chão de Mangrade
Ponta de Mangrade | |
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Coordinates: 17°03′11″N 25°21′40″W | |
Location | Western Santo Antão, Cape Verde |
Offshore water bodies | Atlantic Ocean |
Location | Ponta de Mangrade Santo Antão Cape Verde |
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Coordinates | 17°03′14.4″N 25°21′25.8″W |
Tower | |
Foundation | concrete base |
Construction | concrete tower |
Height | 3 metres (9.8 ft)[3] |
Shape | cylindrical tower with lantern |
Markings | white tower, red lantern |
Power source | solar power |
Light | |
Focal height | 112 metres (367 ft)[3] |
Range | 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)[3] |
Characteristic | Fl (2) W 10s.[3] |
Cape Verde no. | PT-2013[4] |
There is a lighthouse on the headland, consisting of a 3 m high white concrete tower with a red lantern.[4] Its focal height is 112 m, and its range is 13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi).[3]
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