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São Vicente topographic map
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São Vicente
The island is roughly rectangular in shape with an area of 226.7 square kilometres (87.5 square miles). From east to west it measures 24.3 kilometres (15.1 miles) and from north to south 16.3 kilometres (10.1 miles). The island, of volcanic origin, is fairly flat. The last volcanic activity is considered to have taken place in the Pleistocene. Although very eroded, some craters still remain, for instance Viana. Its highest point is Monte Verde, located in the eastern part with an altitude of 744 metres (2,441 feet). Other mountains include Madeiral (680 m), Caixa (535 m) and Monte Cara (490 m).
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Name: São Vicente topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: São Vicente, Cape Verde (16.77660 -25.08599 16.92235 -24.85869)
Average elevation: 46 m
Minimum elevation: -2 m
Maximum elevation: 716 m
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Monte Verde
Monte Verde (Portuguese meaning "green mountain") is a mountain in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. At 744 m elevation, it is the island's highest point. The mountain is located 6 km (4 mi) east of the city centre of Mindelo.
Average elevation: 318 m