Salto, Cape Verde
Salto | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
Church of Salto. | |
| Coordinates: 14°51′18″N 24°23′31″W / 14.855°N 24.392°W | |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Island | Fogo |
| Municipality | São Filipe |
| Civil parish | Nossa Senhora da Conceição |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 116 |
| ID | 82209 |
Salto is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde. It is situated 2 km (1.2 mi) southwest of Monte Largo and12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of the island capital São Filipe. The village has a sightworthy church and some small shops, but no accommodation for tourists. Most of the inhabitants are farmers growing potatoes, vegetables and papayas. Several fields are irrigated using drip irrigation. Many fields were surrounded by stone walls to protect them against erosion.