Salto, Cape Verde

Salto is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 2 km (1.2 mi) southwest of Monte Largo and12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of the island capital São Filipe. The village has a sightworthy church and some small shops, but no accommodation for tourists.[2] Most of the inhabitants are farmers growing potatoes, vegetables and papayas. Several fields are irrigated using drip irrigation. Many fields were surrounded by stone walls to protect them against erosion.

Salto
Settlement
Church of Salto.
Salto
Coordinates: 14.855°N 24.392°W / 14.855; -24.392
CountryCape Verde
IslandFogo
MunicipalitySão Filipe
Civil parishNossa Senhora da Conceição
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total116
ID82209
  • Farm using drip irrigation in Salto.
  • Field with drip irrigation in Salto.
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See also

References
  1. "2010 Census results". Instituto Nacional de Estatística Cabo Verde (in Portuguese). 24 November 2016.
  2. Nuno Augusto: Cabo Verde - un mundo a descobrir., p.37, Lisboa 2009.
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