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Farol da Preguiça is a lighthouse located near the shore of Baía de São Jorge in Preguiça on the island of São Nicolau in northern Cape Verde. It is a masonry hut, coloured white. It sits at about 18 meters above sea level in the village, it is seven meters tall and its focal height is at 25 meters above sea level. Its focal range is 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi). Its characteristic is Fl (2+1) R 15s.[1]

Preguiça Lighthouse

Location	Preguiça São Nicolau Cape Verde
Coordinates	16°33′42.06″N 24°17′6.11″W
Tower
Constructed	1890
Construction	masonry hut
Height	7 metres (23 ft)[1]
Markings	white hut
Power source	solar power
Light
Focal height	25 metres (82 ft)[1]
Range	5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)[1]
Characteristic	Fl (2+1) R 15s.[1]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Cape Verde

References

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