Maio, Cape Verde
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°13′N 23°10′W / 15.217°N 23.167°WCoordinates: 15°13′N 23°10′W / 15.217°N 23.167°W |
| Area | 274.5 km2 (106.0 sq mi) |
| Length | 24.1 km (15.0 mi) |
| Width | 16.3 km (10.1 mi) |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) |
| Country | |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Maiense |
| Population | 6980 |
| Density | 25.4/km2 (66/sq mi) |
| Additional information | |
| Official website | www |
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.
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.
Maio, Cape Verde Media
City of Porto Inglês at sunset
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