Monte das Vacas
| Monte das Vacas | |
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  Monte das Vacas southern Santiago | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 14°59′20″N 23°31′44″W / 14.989°N 23.529°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | southern Santiago |
| Geology | |
| Type of rock | basalt, basanite |
Monte das Vacas is a mountain located in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is 2 km south of Ribeirão Chiqueiro and 8 km of the city centre of the capital Praia. Its elevation is 437 meters. It is of volcanic origin and was formed between 1.1 and 0.7 million years ago.[1]
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