Ponta Preta (Santiago)

Ponta Preta
The north part of the bay along with Ponta Preta and its lighthouse
Map showing the location of Ponta Preta
Cape Verde
Location Northern Santiago, Cape Verde 3 km north of Tarrafal
Coordinates 15°17′39″N 23°46′20″W / 15.2942°N 23.7723°W / 15.2942; -23.7723Coordinates: 15°17′39″N 23°46′20″W / 15.2942°N 23.7723°W / 15.2942; -23.7723
Offshore water bodies Atlantic Ocean

Ponta Preta is a headland in the northwest of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is about 3 km northwest of the town of Tarrafal, and marks the northwestern limit of Baía de Tarrafal (Tarrafal Bay). There is a lighthouse on the headland, Farol da Ponta Preta.[1]

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Cape Verde". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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