Pico de São Tomé
| Pico de São Tomé | |
|---|---|
Pico de Sao Tome, as seen from Ana Chaves Bay in the city of Sao Tome. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,024 m (6,640 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,024 m (6,640 ft) |
| Listing | Country high point, Ultra, Ribu, São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Coordinates | 0°16′10″N 6°32′30″E / 0.26944°N 6.54167°E |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
Pico de São Tomé is the highest mountain in São Tomé and Príncipe at 2,024 m (6,640 ft) elevation. It lies just west of the centre of São Tomé Island, in the Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé and in the Lembá District. The second highest point, Pico de Ana Chaves (1,630 m [5,348 ft]), lies about 3 km (1.9 mi) to its south east. The town Santa Catarina is 8 km (5.0 mi) to the west.