Cachaço is a settlement in the northwestern part of the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. It is situated 3 km southwest of Fajã de Baixo and 5 km west of Ribeira Brava. It lies on the national road from Tarrafal de São Nicolau to Ribeira Brava (EN1-SN01). Cachaço lies at about 700 m elevation, at the northeastern foot of Monte Gordo, and partly within the Monte Gordo Natural Park. Several rivers have their source near Cachaço, including the north-flowing Ribeira Grande and the east-flowing Ribeira Brava.
Cachaço | |
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Coordinates: 16.627°N 24.337°W / 16.627; -24.337 | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | São Nicolau |
Municipality | Ribeira Brava |
Civil parish | Nossa Senhora do Rosário |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 393 |
ID | 31205 |
The island of São Nicolau | ||||||
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Ribeira Brava |
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Tarrafal de São Nicolau |
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