Monte Velha

Monte Velha is a peak in the northeastern part of the island of Fogo in Cape Verde. Its elevation is 1,482 m.^[1] It is a subpeak of the Pico do Fogo volcano, located at the northeastern end of the crater rim. It lies within the municipality of Mosteiros, 4 km southwest of the city centre. Its forest is a protected area, part of the larger Fogo Natural Park.^[2]

Agaves on the slope of Monte Velha

Monte Velha
View of Chã das Caldeiras from the slopes of Monte Velha
Highest point
Elevation	1,482 m (4,862 ft)[1]
Listing	List of mountains in Cape Verde
Coordinates	15°0′08″N 24°20′42″W
Geography
Monte Velha northeastern Fogo

Due to the exposure of northeast winds, Monte Velha is the most humid part of the island. The annual precipitation shows much variation: in the period 1990-2000 it ranged between 214 and 1,481 mm.^[3]

See also

• List of mountains in Cape Verde