Rocha Estância

Rocha Estância

Monte Estância
Highest point
Elevation 357 m (1,171 ft)
Prominence 357 m (1,171 ft)
Listing List of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates 16°N 22°W / 16°N 22°W / 16; -22Coordinates: 16°N 22°W / 16°N 22°W / 16; -22
Geography
Rocha Estância

southeastern Boa Vista

Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano (extinct)
Last eruption unknown
Climbing
First ascent unknown
Easiest route road and hiking

Rocha Estância is a mountain in the southwestern part of the island Boa Vista in Cape Verde, next to the village of Povoação Velha.[1] The etymology of the name of the mountain is related to cattle ranching that was done over the years.

Its elevation is 357 meters and is the second tallest on the island. The area forms a protected area known as Rocha Estância Natural Monument (Monumento Natural de Rocha Estância) which protects flor aand fauna, its total area is 253 ha and its perimeter is 6,817 meters.[1]

The area are bounded to three streams: Baixa (lower), Doutor (teacher) and Fonte (spring) which separates other mountainous formations, it has conditions for agricultural practices. Near the area of the settlement in the western part has activity is outside the protected area.

The Our Lady of Conception church is located in the western part. On the mountaintop, views of the islands of São Nicolau and Maio can be seen[2]

See also

References

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  1. 1 2 Proposta de Plano de Gestão de Zonas Húmidas - Boavista/ Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). Ministério do Ambiente e Agricultura. pp. 59–63.
  2. ↑ "Boa Vista Island at capeverde.com".

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