São Jorge, Cape Verde
Settlement in Fogo, Cape Verde
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São Jorge is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated near the coast, 2 km west of Campanas Baixo, 2 km northeast of Galinheiro and 15 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe.
CountryCape Verde
ID82111
São Jorge | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
  São Jorge Location within Cape Verde | |
| Coordinates: 15.013°N 24.430°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Fogo |
| Municipality | São Filipe |
| Civil parish | São Lourenço |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
• Total | 635 |
| ID | 82111 |
Sights
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Ponta da Salina is a headland close to the village. There is a small natural harbour and a bay with basalt rock formations, one of which looks like a natural arch. There are some natural swimming pools and a dark sand beach where swimming is possible if the sea is not too rough.[2] There is a sightworthy old cemetery, which is surrounded by a wall, close to the beach.[3] Most of the graves have very simple wooden crosses without any names.