Ribeira Principal
River in Cape Verde
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Ribeira Principal is a stream in the northern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It flows completely within the municipality of São Miguel. Its source is in the Serra Malagueta mountains. It flows generally north, through the valley of Principal, and joins the Atlantic Ocean near Achada Monte.


CountryCape Verde
locationSerra Malagueta
Santiago Island, Cape Verde
Santiago Island, Cape Verde
elevation900 m (3,000 ft)
location
Atlantic Ocean near Achada Monte| Ribeira Principal | |
|---|---|
The valley of Ribeira Principal | |
| Location | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Serra Malagueta Santiago Island, Cape Verde |
| • elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Atlantic Ocean near Achada Monte |
• coordinates | 15°14′49″N 23°39′22″W |
| Length | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
See also
References
External links
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