Mosteiros, Cape Verde (municipality)

municipality on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde

Mosteiros is a municipality in Cape Verde. It is on the island of Fogo. The capital city is also named Mosteiros.

Mosteiros
Municipality
View of the town of Mosteiros facing the northwest
View of the town of Mosteiros facing the northwest
Flag of Mosteiros
Location of Mosteiros
Coordinates: 15°00′N 24°20′W / 15.00°N 24.34°W / 15.00; -24.34
CountryCape Verde
IslandFogo
Area
 • Total89.45 km2 (34.54 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total9,524
 • Density110/km2 (280/sq mi)
ID81
WebsiteOfficial website

Mosteiros is between the northeastern slopes of the volcano Pico do Fogo and the Atlantic Ocean. The southwestern part of the municipality is within Fogo Natural Park.

References

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  1. "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.