Maio, Cape Verde

Maio
Native name:
Djarmai
Maio is located in Cape Verde
Maio
Maio
Maio is located in Atlantic Ocean
Maio
Maio
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates15°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 (14.98 mi)
Width16.3 km (10.13 mi)
Highest elevation436 m (1430 ft)
Highest pointMonte Penoso
Administration
MunicipalityMaio
Largest settlementPorto Inglês
Demographics
DemonymMaiense
Population6980 (2015)
Pop. density25.4/km2 (65.8/sq mi)
Additional information
Official websitewww.municipiodomaio.cv

Maio is the easternmost of the Sotavento islands of Cape Verde. Maio is located south of the island of Boa Vista and east of Santiago. Administratively, the island forms one concelho (municipality): Maio.


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