Pico Cão Grande
| Pico Cão Grande | |
|---|---|
Pico Cao Grande in 2014. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 663 m (2,175 ft) |
| Prominence | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Coordinates | 0°7′05″N 6°33′59″E / 0.11806°N 6.56639°E |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | February 1991 by Japanese Group of climbers. |
The Pico Cão Grande (Portuguese for "Great Dog Peak") is a landmark needle-shaped volcanic plug peak in São Tomé and Príncipe, in the Caué District of São Tomé Island in Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé. Its summit is 663 m (2,175 ft) above sea level, and it rises about 370 m (1,210 ft) over the surrounding terrain. The volcanic plug was formed by magma solidifying in the vent of an active volcano. The nearest village is Vila Clotilde, 3 km to the east. The district seat São João dos Angolares is 9 km to the east.