Fogo, Cape Verde
Fogo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfoɡu]; Portuguese for "fire") is an island in the Sotavento group of Cape Verde. Its population is 35,837 (2015),: 36 with an area of 476 km2.: 25 It reaches the highest altitude of all the islands in Cape Verde, rising to 2,829 metres (9,281 feet) above sea level at the summit of its active volcano, Pico do Fogo.: 25
Natural colour satellite image of Fogo | |
Fogo Fogo | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 14.9500°N 24.3425°W |
| Area | 476 km2 (184 sq mi) |
| Length | 26.3 km (16.34 mi) |
| Width | 23.9 km (14.85 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,829 m (9281 ft) |
| Highest point | Pico do Fogo |
| Administration | |
| Concelhos (Municipalities) | Mosteiros, Santa Catarina do Fogo, São Filipe |
| Largest settlement | São Filipe (pop. Sao Filipe) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 35,837 (2015) |
| Pop. density | 75.3/km2 (195/sq mi) |
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