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Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse (Portuguese: Farol de Ponta do Lobo) is a lighthouse located near the headland named Ponta do Lobo, in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde.[1] The lighthouse is located about 4 km east of the nearest village, Vale da Custa, and 11 km northeast of the capital Praia. The lighthouse was built in 1887 and is the island's second oldest. It is a 9 metres high trapezoidal tower, attached to a single storey keeper's house.[1] Its class of light is Fl (4) W 15s., its focal height is at 17 meters above sea level and its range is 10 nautical miles (19 km; 12 mi).[2]

Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse
Farol de Ponta do Lobo

Location	Ponta do Lobo, Santiago, São Domingos, Cape Verde
Coordinates	14°59′14″N 23°25′49″W
Tower
Constructed	1887
Foundation	masonry base
Construction	masonry tower
Height	9 m (30 ft)
Shape	trapezoidal tower attached to 1-storey keeper’s house[1][2]
Markings	unpainted tower
Power source	solar power
Light
First lit	2004
Focal height	17 m (56 ft)
Range	6 nmi (11 km; 6.9 mi)
Characteristic	Fl(4) W 15s
Cape Verde no.	PT-2125[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Cape Verde

References

External links

• Photo of Ponta do Lobo's lighthouse

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