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Mato
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Elevation770 m
Coordinates14.86°, -24.71°
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Elevation
770 m
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Overview
Mato is a settlement in the island of Brava, Cape Verde. It is situated in the mountainous interior of the island, 2 km southwest of the island capital Nova Sintra.
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Geography
Latitude
14.8571
Longitude
-24.7052
Water area
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
400
Distinct species (top 10)
10
Most-observed species
- Cape Verde SparrowPasser iagoensis (Gould, 1838) · Aves39
- Red-billed/Red-tailed TropicbirdPhaethon aethereus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves26
- Boyd's ShearwaterPuffinus boydi Mathews, 1912 · Aves24
- Brown BoobySula leucogaster (Boddaert, 1783) · Aves21
- Gray-headed KingfisherHalcyon leucocephala (P.L.S.Müller, 1776) · Aves21
- Brown-necked RavenCorvus ruficollis Lesson, 1831 · Aves20
- Cape Verde ShearwaterCalonectris edwardsii (Oustalet, 1883) · Aves19
- Eurasian KestrelFalco tinnunculus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves17
Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Earthquake history
Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
2
Largest magnitude
4.6
Largest event
2004-08-17
Most recent
- M 4.3 — 2014-02-2614 km N of São Filipe, Cabo Verde
- M 4.6 — 2004-08-1740 km SW of Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde
Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
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Nilton Fernandes
Cape Verdean footballer (1979–2024)
Eugénio Tavares
Cape Verdean writer (1867–1930)
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Adelina Domingues
Supercentenarian (1888–2002)
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David Soares
American politician
Marcelino Manuel da Graça
Cape Verdean-American evangelist and founder of the United House of Prayer for all People (1881–1960)
Vinny deMacedo
American politician
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Viriato de Barros
Cape Verdean writer
A
Artur Augusto da Silva
Portuguese writer (1912-1983)
José Coelho de Meyrelles
Cape Verdean diplomat
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Ana Lúcia Ramos Lisboa
Cabo Verdean film director
A
Aurélio Arrobas Martins
Brazilian military personnel
A
Armando Napoleão Rodrigues Fernandes
Cape Verdean writer
People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Events
Gallery
Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • Wikidata
- • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
- • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)