Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 436 m elevation, it is the island highest point. It is situated in the eastern part of the island, 3 km southwest of Pedro Vaz and 13 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. The mountain is of volcanic origin. It is part of the protected landscape Monte Penoso and Monte Branco, which covers .Resolução nº 36/2016, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas ProtegidasPaisagens Protegidas, Áreas protegidas Cabo Verde
See also List of mountains in Cape Verde List of protected areas in Cape Verde
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