 Ilhéu de Sal Rei seen from Sal Rei, Boa Vista | |
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°10′16″N22°55′48″W / 16.171°N 22.930°W /16.171; -22.930 |
| Area | 0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Municipality | Boa Vista |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Ilhéu de Sal Rei is an uninhabited islet near the coast ofBoa Vista Island,Cape Verde. It is located 1 km (0.6 miles) southwest of the island capitalSal Rei. Its area is 89 ha (0.34 sq mi)[1] and its highest point is 27 m (88.6 ft).[2]
The islet has exposed basaltic and limestone rock, and there are sandy beaches in sheltered areas. The entire islet is a natural monument.[2] The headland Ponta de Escuma is the islet's westernmost point. A narrow strait to its northeast separates it from Boa Vista island by 500 to 600 meters. On the southern tip of the island, the ruined Portuguesefort Duque de Bragança is situated.
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| Location | Ilhéu de Sal Rei,Ilhéu de Sal Rei,Sal Rei, Cape Verde |
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| Coordinates | 16°10′21″N22°55′55″W / 16.1725°N 22.9319°W /16.1725; -22.9319 |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1888 (first) |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal lamp post |
| Height | 7.9 metres (26 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical lamp post with light |
| Power source | solar power |
| Light | |
| First lit | n/a (current) |
| Focal height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
| Range | 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi)[3] |
| Characteristic | Fl(5) WR 20s |
| Cape Verde no. | PT-2106[4] |
The island has alighthouse namedPonta de Escuma, built in 1888, consisted of a concrete staircase 5 metres (16 ft) high with the light on the top. The current light is a cylindrical metal mast 7.9 metres (26 ft) high with balcony and lantern. According to theNGA the light is still active,[3] has asolar power unit and emitsfive flashes white or red depending from the direction in a twenty seconds period visible up to 11nautical miles.[3]
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The island ofBoa Vista | ||
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| Santa Isabel |  | |
| São João Baptista | ||
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| Authority control databases: Ponta da Escuma Lighthouse |
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