Ilhéu de Cima Lighthouse (Portuguese: Farol do Ilhéu de Cima) is a lighthouse on Ilhéu de Cima located about 80 m above sea level.[3] The lighthouse is the only building inside the integral nature reserve Ilhéus do Rombo.
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Location | Ilhéu de Cima Cape Verde |
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Coordinates | 14°57′54.5″N 24°38′30.8″W |
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Construction | mason tower |
Height | 4 metres (13 ft) |
Shape | quadrangular tower with lantern |
Markings | white tower and lantern |
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Focal height | 80 metres (260 ft) |
Range | 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)[1] |
Characteristic | Fl (3) W 12s. |
Cape Verde no. | PT-2190[2] |
It is a small white tower 4 meters in height with a white lantern,[2] the lighthouse is solar powered. The caretaker's house is next door. It flashes white lights every 12 seconds, its range is 9 nmi (17 km).[1]
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