Fogo, Cape Verde
only island of Cape Verde with an active volcano / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fogo (Portuguese for "fire") is a volcanic island in the Sotavento group of Cape Verde. It is the most prominent of the group, rising to nearly 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level at Pico do Fogo.
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Geography | |
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Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 14.933°N 24.383°W / 14.933; -24.383 |
Archipelago | Ilhas de Sotavento |
Area | 476 km2 (184 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,829 m (9281 ft) |
Highest point | Pico do Fogo |
Administration | |
Cape Verde | |
Concelhos (Municipalities) | Mosteiros, Santa Catarina do Fogo, São Filipe |
Largest settlement | São Filipe |
Demographics | |
Population | 37,051 (2010) |
Pop. density | 77.8/km2 (201.5/sq mi) |
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