Fogo, Cape Verde
Fogo (Portuguese for "fire") is a volcanic island in the Sotavento group of Cape Verde. It is the most prominent of the group, rising to nearly 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level at Pico do Fogo.
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 14.933°N 24.383°W |
| Archipelago | Ilhas de Sotavento |
| Area | 476 km2 (184 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,829 m (9281 ft) |
| Highest point | Pico do Fogo |
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Cape Verde | |
| Concelhos (Municipalities) | Mosteiros, Santa Catarina do Fogo, São Filipe |
| Largest settlement | São Filipe |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 37,051 (2010) |
| Pop. density | 77.8/km2 (201.5/sq mi) |
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