Elevation M: | 40 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Map: | Cape Verde |
Label Position: | top |
Listing: | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
Location: | northern Sal |
Coordinates: | 16.829°N -22.955°W |
Morrinho de Açúcar (Portuguese meaning "sugar hill") is a small hill in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 1 km from the north coast and 8 km north of the island capital Espargos. It is a remnant of a volcanic phonolitic chimney, surrounded by a vast plain. It is protected as a natural monument.[2]