Maio is an island of Cape Verde. It is the easternmost of the Sotavento group. The island forms one municipality. The island’s main town is Porto Inglês.
Native name: Djarmai | |
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  Maio | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°13′N 23°10′W / 15.217°N 23.167°W |
| Area | 274.5 km2 (106.0 sq mi) |
| Length | 24.1 km (14.98 mi) |
| Width | 16.3 km (10.13 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 436 m (1430 ft) |
| Highest point | Monte Penoso |
| Administration | |
| Municipality | Maio |
| Largest settlement | Porto Inglês |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Maiense |
| Population | 6980 (2015) |
| Pop. density | 25.4/km2 (65.8/sq mi) |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www |
The island was discovered in 1460. The tallest mountain on the island (436 m) is near the east coast.[1] It is in a mountain range named Monte Penoso.
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