Janela (Portuguese for "window") is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde. It is situated on the Atlantic coast, 4 km southeast of Pombas and 14 km northeast of the island capital Porto Novo The central village, Pontinha, lies on a rocky peninsula. More villages are situated in the valley of the river Ribeira da Janela. The national road from Porto Novo to Pombas (EN1-SA03) passes through Janela.
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Coordinates: 17.121°N 24.987°W / 17.121; -24.987 | |
Country | Cape Verde |
Island | Santo Antão |
Municipality | Paul |
Civil parish | Santo António das Pombas |
Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 1,658 |
ID | 12111 |
The easternmost point of Santo Antão, Ponta Salina,[2] lies 4 km southeast of Pontinha. 2 km east of the village is the headland Ponta do Tumbo with the lighthouse Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo.
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Porto Novo |
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Ribeira Grande |
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