Lagoa Cimidor

Lagoon in southeastern Maio, Cape Verde
15°09′57″N 23°05′43″W / 15.1657°N 23.0952°W / 15.1657; -23.0952TypeLagoonPrimary inflowsRibeira das Tras and Ribeira do PoçoBasin countriesCape VerdeSurface elevation2 m (6 ft 7 in)

Lagoa Cimidor is a small coastal lagoon in the southeastern part of the island of Maio in Cape Verde. It is situated 3.5 km northeast of the village Ribeira Dom João and 13 km east of the island capital Cidade do Maio. It is part of a 3.89 km2 (1.50 sq mi) protected area (Reserva Natural da Lagoa Cimidor) which also includes the adjacent coast.[1][2] One of the largest permanent bodies of water on the island, it is an important area for birds and turtles.

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  1. ^ Áreas protegidas Maio Archived 2018-08-13 at the Wayback Machine, Maio Biodiversity Foundation
  2. ^ Resolução nº 36/2016 Archived 2021-01-18 at the Wayback Machine, Estratégia e Plano Nacional de Negócios das Áreas Protegidas
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