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Mosteiros, Cape Verde (municipality)
municipality on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mosteiros is a municipality in Cape Verde. It is on the island of Fogo. The capital city is also named Mosteiros.
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Mosteiros | |
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Municipality | |
![]() View of the town of Mosteiros facing the northwest | |
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Coordinates: 15.00°N 24.34°W / 15.00; -24.34 | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | Fogo |
Area | |
• Total | 89.45 km2 (34.54 sq mi) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 9,524 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
ID | 81 |
Website | Official website |
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Mosteiros is between the northeastern slopes of the volcano Pico do Fogo and the Atlantic Ocean. The southwestern part of the municipality is within Fogo Natural Park.