Maio, Cape Verde

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Maio is an island of Cape Verde. It is the easternmost of the Sotavento group. The island forms one municipality. The island’s main town is Porto Inglês.

Maio
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates15°13′N 23°10′W / 15.217°N 23.167°W / 15.217; -23.167Coordinates: 15°13′N 23°10′W / 15.217°N 23.167°W / 15.217; -23.167
Area274.5 km2 (106.0 sq mi)
Length24.1 km (15.0 mi)
Width16.3 km (10.1 mi)
Elevation436 m (1,430 ft)
Country
Demographics
DemonymMaiense
Population6980
Density25.4/km2 (66/sq mi)
Additional information
Official websitewww.municipiodomaio.cv

The island was discovered in 1460. The tallest mountain on the island (436 m) is near the east coast.[1] It is in a mountain range named Monte Penoso.

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