Fogo, Cape Verde
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Fogo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfoɡu]; Portuguese for "fire") is an island in the Sotavento group of Cape Verde. Its population is 35,837 (2015),[1]: 36 with an area of 476 km2.[1]: 25 It reaches the highest altitude of all the islands in Cape Verde, rising to 2,829 metres (9,281 feet) above sea level at the summit of its active volcano, Pico do Fogo.[1]: 25
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Geography | |
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Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 14.9500°N 24.3425°W / 14.9500; -24.3425 |
Area | 476 km2 (184 sq mi) |
Length | 26.3 km (16.34 mi) |
Width | 23.9 km (14.85 mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,829 m (9281 ft) |
Highest point | Pico do Fogo |
Administration | |
Concelhos (Municipalities) | Mosteiros, Santa Catarina do Fogo, São Filipe |
Largest settlement | São Filipe (pop. Sao Filipe) |
Demographics | |
Population | 35,837 (2015) |
Pop. density | 75.3/km2 (195/sq mi) |
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