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Atalaia, Cape Verde

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Country
  
Cape Verde

Municipality
  
Mosteiros

Local time
  
Tuesday 12:37 AM

Island
  
Fogo

Civil parish
  
Nossa Senhora da Ajuda

Atalaia, Cape Verde

Weather
  
19°C, Wind NE at 16 km/h, 77% Humidity

Atalaia is a settlement in the northern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. Its 2000 population was 700. It is situated near the coast, 6 km west of Mosteiros and 19 km northeast of the island capital São Filipe. The municipal boundary with São Filipe is to the west. Nearby settlement is Ribeira Ilhéu to the east.

Map of Atalaia, Cape Verde

Atalaia has a beach named Murro Djéu and is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. It also has one of the most popular festivals including the agricultural one. The festival of Saint John (São João) is celebrated every June 24.

References

Atalaia, Cape Verde Wikipedia